Pramila Jayapal said "What hurts the economy is a restrictive, xenophobic immigration system, and I hope, Mr. Chairman, that we can also honor the request." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 12, 2023

What hurts the economy is a restrictive, xenophobic immigration system, and I hope, Mr. Chairman, that we can also honor the request.

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Jayapal criticizes the current immigration system for harming the economy.

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