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On the recordDecember 8, 2009
I think that was an overreaction--Madam Secretary, you have adopted a sensible approach to immigration enforcement.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy criticizes previous immigration raids and praises the current Secretary's approach.

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