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On the recordJuly 28, 2014
It would seem to me that increasing that standard, and doing it now, would send word to people that if they truly are seeking political asylum in the United States, they should state that when they come to this country.
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Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

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Goodlatte argues for raising standards for political asylum claims at the border.

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