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“Granting amnesty to people who broke the law penalizes the millions of people who are waiting to come to America legally.”

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Phil Gramm was a distinguished American politician and economist who served as a U.S. Senator from Texas from 1985 to 2002. He was recognized for his conservative fiscal policies and his pivotal role in the deregulation of financial markets. Born on July 8, 1942, Gramm was a key figure in the Republican Party and a staunch advocate for free-market principles and deregulation. more

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