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On the recordMay 22, 2017
If you are worried about illegal immigration, I think this subcommittee hearing is very important because we are going to try to address the root cause of why a lot of people leave these countries, try to come to America for a better life.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes of immigration from Central America.

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