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Lamar Smith: Over 40 percent of immigrants in illegal status came here legally but overstayed their visas.

On the recordNovember 12, 2013
Over 40 percent of immigrants in illegal status came here legally but overstayed their visas.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Highlighting the issue of visa overstays in the immigration debate.

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