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George W. Bush: I do not think we ought to grant amnesty to people who are here illegally.

On the recordAugust 2, 2006
I do not think we ought to grant amnesty to people who are here illegally.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks on Immigration Reform in McAllen

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