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George H.W. Bush: “On the other hand, it makes no sense at all to say we can find people and, you know, run them out of the country. For…”

On the recordJune 6, 2006
On the other hand, it makes no sense at all to say we can find people and, you know, run them out of the country. For some, I guess that sounds appealing. It's impractical. It's not going to work. And it's not -- it's not necessary, in my judgment.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush defends his immigration policy against conservative critics advocating for mass deportation.

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