“If you want to find a way to keep illegal immigrants, you know where they are, you give them a driver's license. It helps with - they all get insured, it helps with traffic safety. I believe education is the key. Yeah, I was for kids of illegal immigrants, if they fulfill the same academic requirements as New Mexico kids, to be eligible for a scholarship. I believe we have to bring the 12 million undocumented workers out of the shadows, set up a standard where they speak English, if they pass background checks, pay back taxes, obey the laws, embrace American values, give them a chance, a path to citizenship, not amnesty.”
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Bill Richardson
Bill Richardson is an American politician who served as the Governor of New Mexico. Born on November 15, 1947, he has held various roles in state and federal government, including Ambassador to the United Nations and Secretary of Energy. Richardson is known for his extensive political experience and significant achievements. more
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