There ought to be a way for somebody to pay a fine or learn English or, you know, prove that they have been here for a long time working, and be able to get in line, not the head of the line, but the back of the line, in order to become a citizen.
Bush outlines a plan for illegal immigrants to earn citizenship through fines and proving their residency.
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