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Don Nickles: “I think I understand the amendment. The Senator is saying that immigrants to the country should be able to receive…”

On the recordSeptember 7, 1995
I think I understand the amendment. The Senator is saying that immigrants to the country should be able to receive welfare benefits just as any other citizen can, is that correct?
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Don Nickles
Oklahoma

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Discussing an amendment related to welfare benefits for immigrants.

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