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“The politics, policies, the President [Barack Obama] and the American people are all pointing in the right direction to fix our immigration system and pass legislation this year.”

Quote by Luis Gutierrez

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Luis Gutierrez is an American politician born on December 10, 1953. He is a member of the Democratic Party in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the 3rd district of Illinois. During his political career, Gutierrez has been committed to social justice, immigration reform, and community development. more

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