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Lamar Smith: I hardly believe that these minor offenses should be considered on par with the level of serious criminal activity that…

On the recordMarch 3, 2009
I hardly believe that these minor offenses should be considered on par with the level of serious criminal activity that was intended with the enactment of this program.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith questions the severity of minor offenses in immigration enforcement.

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