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George H.W. Bush: And we must have a rational, humane guest worker program that rejects amnesty, allows temporary jobs for people who seek…

On the recordJanuary 22, 2007
And we must have a rational, humane guest worker program that rejects amnesty, allows temporary jobs for people who seek them legally, and reduces smuggling and crime at the border.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Bush discusses the need for immigration reform and a guest worker program.

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