On the recordJune 25, 2007
The first thing that we have got to recognize in the country is that the system isn't working. The immigration system needs reform. The status quo is unacceptable.
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transcripts.cnn.comThe first thing that we have got to recognize in the country is that the system isn't working. The immigration system needs reform. The status quo is unacceptable.
Bush emphasizes the need for immigration reform, stating that the current system is ineffective.
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