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Ted Poe: I don't believe in the philosophy that if we tighten the rules to get into the United States that with encourage people…

On the recordNovember 12, 2014
I don't believe in the philosophy that if we tighten the rules to get into the United States that with encourage people to come illegally.
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Ted Poe
Republican · Texas

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Poe argues against the idea that stricter entry rules would lead to illegal immigration.

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