On the recordSeptember 17, 2003
I understand that, I acknowledge that. They are legal permanent residents. They are not citizens, but they also are not in the country illegally.
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govinfo.govWilliam F. Smith: “I understand that, I acknowledge that. They are legal permanent residents. They are not citizens, but they also are not…”
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Discussing the status of legal permanent residents.
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