05/08/2013
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"We must welcome immigrants that are fleeing horrific conditions in their countries in Central and South America."
"The reality is--and the data shows--that migrants are far less likely to commit crimes than American citizens."
"The jobs that they are looking to take are ones that Americans are not taking."
"New Yorkers know better. We understand the contributions that immigrants have made to our economy, our city, the fabric of our country."