On the recordJune 2, 2009
It is time for the United States to join 19 other nations, many of which are our closest allies, in providing our gay and lesbian citizens this benefit under our immigration laws.
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Leahy calls for the U.S. to align its immigration laws with those of other progressive nations.
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