On the recordJune 30, 2008
Indeed, it was in July 2008 when then-Candidate Obama, before he was President, said that, if elected, he would make immigration reform, comprehensive immigration reform a top priority.
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congress.govJohn Cornyn: “Indeed, it was in July 2008 when then-Candidate Obama, before he was President, said that, if elected, he would make…”
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Cornyn references Obama's past commitment to immigration reform.
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