Kristi Noem said "If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest, and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 4, 2025

If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest, and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest.

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Republican · South Dakota

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Noem advocates for self-deportation as a safe option for undocumented immigrants.

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