I have seen my share of immigration debates. I voted for the 1986 amnesty because I believed it was a one-time solution to our problem. I was wrong.
Patrick Leahy: “I have seen my share of immigration debates. I voted for the 1986 amnesty because I believed it was a one-time solution…”
On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
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Reflecting on past immigration reforms and acknowledging mistakes.
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