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Lindsey Graham: “We have to recognize that for several generations, people have made America home. And we've accepted the benefit of…”

On the recordMarch 27, 2006
We have to recognize that for several generations, people have made America home. And we've accepted the benefit of their labor.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Senator Graham argues for the recognition of the contributions of illegal workers to the U.S. economy.

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