George Bush actually said...

It remains in our national interest to legitimize those resident immigrants, eligible for legal status, and to welcome them as full participants of our society.

Context

Letter to Congressional Leaders on Proposed Legislation To Extend the Filing Deadline for Undocumented Immigrants

04/30/2001

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