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John Conyers: “Clearly--well, I won't say clearly, but I think there is pretty unanimous agreement that individuals who have been…”

On the recordApril 1, 2009
Clearly--well, I won't say clearly, but I think there is pretty unanimous agreement that individuals who have been convicted of a serious crime and who are not U.S. citizens should be deported, apprehended and deported, as provided for in law.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers emphasizes the need for deportation of non-citizens convicted of serious crimes.

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