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Patrick Leahy: “I think probably the most extensive were by President Reagan. But I would also point out if--an Executive action is…”

On the recordMay 6, 2015
I think probably the most extensive were by President Reagan. But I would also point out if--an Executive action is usually done, it is when Congress does not act.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy discusses the historical context of executive actions on immigration.

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