These are American citizens. These are taxpayers. These are our countrymen and women who just lost everything, all their possessions, and they are being treated like garbage.
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Burlison expresses concern for citizens affected by government actions post-disaster.
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Back home you have got people that are, you know, that I would say lower wage labor... This is the forgotten man, and they are the ones that are asking the question why am I paying for some of the benefits that these illegal immigrants are receiving?
So, in short, you believe, if you trust them in their commitment to safety, then why--I would just hypothetically ask--why would we need to implement another rule on them to take away some of those decisions?
I think that is a false issue in this regard. There are countless associations that advocate for individuals in any other form of labor.
I would be remiss if I did not convey--you know, and it is not anyone's particular fault, but the frustration that our constituents have when they call...





