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On the recordJune 17, 2012
I think we have to follow the law and insist that those that have come here illegally ultimately return home, apply, get in line with everyone else. Return home and get in line, at the back of the line, with everybody else that wants to come here.
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Mitt Romney
Republican · Utah

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Romney emphasizes the importance of following immigration laws and insists that illegal immigrants should return home and apply legally.

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