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JD Vance: “I think it destroys the political will for these programs when we extend them to people who are not even citizens in the…”

On the recordMay 2, 2023
I think it destroys the political will for these programs when we extend them to people who are not even citizens in the country.
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JD Vance
Republican · Ohio

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Vance argues against extending federal housing aid to non-citizens.

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