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Lou Barletta: “40 percent of them overstayed their visas and are a possible threat to our National security.”

On the recordMay 20, 2013
40 percent of them overstayed their visas and are a possible threat to our National security.
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Lou Barletta
Pennsylvania

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Barletta highlights the national security risks posed by visa overstays.

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