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George W. Bush: The border should be open to trade and lawful immigration, and shut to illegal immigrants as well as criminals, drug…

On the recordMay 14, 2006
The border should be open to trade and lawful immigration, and shut to illegal immigrants as well as criminals, drug dealers, and terrorists.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Address to the Nation on Immigration Reform

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