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John Cornyn: The reason that immigration reform failed in 2007 is because the American people do not actually believe that Congress…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
The reason that immigration reform failed in 2007 is because the American people do not actually believe that Congress intends to follow through on important measures.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn explains public skepticism about Congress's commitment to immigration reform.

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