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James Lankford: “We have to move passed they have their passport; they could leave if they want to.”

On the recordNovember 1, 2011
We have to move passed they have their passport; they could leave if they want to.
Said by
James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford emphasizes the need to address issues beyond workers' ability to leave.

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