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Beto O'Rourke: “But the debate's focus on enforcement is ill-advised and its approach is still too narrow.”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2013
But the debate's focus on enforcement is ill-advised and its approach is still too narrow.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke criticizes the narrow focus on enforcement in immigration discussions.

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