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“If being recalled is the price for keeping one's promises, then so be it.”

Quote by Russell Pearce

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Russell Pearce is an American politician born on June 23, 1947. He has been active in the political scene in Arizona for many years, serving as the Majority Leader of the Arizona State Senate. Pearce is known for his hard-line immigration policies, including the controversial SB 1070 bill, which he pushed for during his tenure as Majority Leader. His resignation in 2011 marked a turning point in the immigration policy debate in Arizona. more

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