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Al Franken: I cannot imagine waiting 16 years to see your family.

On the recordMay 10, 2010
I cannot imagine waiting 16 years to see your family.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken expresses concern about long waiting times for family reunification in immigration.

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