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On the recordJuly 20, 2009
The American people will not accept any legalization of those currently in the United States illegally unless and until they're convinced that the government is very seriously committed to preventing future waves of illegal immigration.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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Schumer emphasizes the need for government commitment to immigration control.

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