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On the recordJune 24, 2012
I believe that each state has the duty and the right to secure our borders and preserve the rule of law, particularly when the federal government has failed to meet its responsibilities.
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Mitt Romney
Republican · Utah

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Romney emphasizes the rights of states in immigration enforcement amid federal inaction.

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