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On the recordSeptember 27, 2023
Since 1999, the policy has been, under the Clinton administration, under the Bush administration, and the Obama administration, that immigration officials still consider whether a noncitizen will become dependent on cash benefits. I agree. That has been the policy since 1999, and I think we ought to stick with that policy where a noncitizen should not be dependent on cash benefits. Follow the law, and that is what we want to do under the current policy. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.
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Henry Cuellar
Democratic · Texas

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