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On the recordMay 10, 2010
I think it would be a mistake for the administration to use administrative action like deferred action on a categorical basis to deal with a large number of people who are here without proper legal documents.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn warns against unilateral immigration reforms without Congressional input.

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