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William F. Smith: “I would simply ask the gentleman, I think he is referring to legal immigrants because I assume he is not endorsing…”

On the recordMarch 25, 1998
I would simply ask the gentleman, I think he is referring to legal immigrants because I assume he is not endorsing illegal immigration in America.
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William F. Smith
Texas

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Discussing immigration policy during a debate.

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