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George H.W. Bush: “Our nation does not have to choose between being a compassionate society and a lawful society. So, I support…”

On the recordMay 3, 2006
Our nation does not have to choose between being a compassionate society and a lawful society. So, I support strengthening our borders and I support a temporary-worker program that would match willing workers with American employers.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush discusses his stance on immigration reform during a Cinco de Mayo event.

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