John Thune said "According to a study by the Kauffman Foundation, over 20 percent of high-tech companies in the United States have been founded by immigrants." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 7, 2013

According to a study by the Kauffman Foundation, over 20 percent of high-tech companies in the United States have been founded by immigrants.

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Thune cites a study highlighting the significant contribution of immigrant founders to high-tech companies.

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