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On the recordFebruary 29, 2016
Why would it not be in the discretion of the President to take action to recognize that perhaps since we have limited funds that Congress is giving us, why not use those limited funds to go after criminals and those who pose a danger to our society, instead of tearing families apart?
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen argues for presidential discretion in immigration enforcement due to Congress's inaction.

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