Lindsey Graham: “We have to recognize that for several generations, people have made…”

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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Republican · South Carolina

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

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