John Conyers: “We have struggled with this. We passed the DREAM Act and the 111th…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2014

We have struggled with this. We passed the DREAM Act and the 111th Congress couldn't overcome the conservative filibuster in the Senate.

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Conyers reflects on the challenges faced in passing the DREAM Act.

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