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“I thought that conclusion that we leaped to right after the election, that has been disproven statistically so many times, I don't know why Republicans would advocate that advocating for comprehensive immigration reform is somehow a political solution for the Republicans losing a percentage of Hispanics. I probably have less appetite for this than either the Senate or colleagues in the House, certainly the Democrats and most likely members of the Republican Conference. They are still wrestling with trying to get their education up to a level where they can actually advocate for policy.”

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Steve King is a U.S. Republican politician born on May 28, 1949. He has served as the U.S. Representative for Iowa's 4th congressional district since 1991. Known for his conservative stance and hardline immigration policies, King has been a prominent figure in American politics. more

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