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George W. Bush: “I firmly oppose amnesty, because rewarding those who break the law would compromise the rule of law, encourage more…”

On the recordApril 3, 2006
I firmly oppose amnesty, because rewarding those who break the law would compromise the rule of law, encourage more illegal entrants, and increase pressure on the border.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Statement of Administration Policy: S. 2454 - Securing America's Borders Act

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