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On the recordFebruary 28, 2011
Let us not forget we are also a nation of immigrants. While we have every right to regulate immigration, enforce our immigration laws, it makes no sense to demonize immigrants in America.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

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Pierluisi argues against demonizing immigrants, highlighting America's immigrant roots.

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