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On the recordMay 14, 2006
I believe that illegal immigrants who have roots in our country and want to stay should have to pay a meaningful penalty for breaking the law -- to pay their taxes, to learn English and to work in a job for a number of years. People who meet these conditions should be able to apply for citizenship.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
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President Bush discusses the conditions under which illegal immigrants could apply for citizenship.

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