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On the recordJuly 18, 1996
Yes. The Senator is absolutely right. This is different than I understood the provision to be. The difference is--and the Senator is correct--that aliens, refugees, et cetera, are eligible for 5 years until they become eligible for citizenship, and then we expect them to become citizens or they will not be eligible in the future.
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Rick Santorum
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Discussing eligibility for citizenship for aliens and refugees.

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