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“We have to identify everybody that's here, and there's going to be an appropriate discussion in Congress on how to deal with an individual who has been here maybe for some long period of time. Amnesty is not on the table period. There will be no amnesty in the United States. We're a country of law and the idea that we're going to tell people that somehow or another that that's all forgiven is not going to happen. How we deal with them is a conversation. I don't know if I know all the answers. I want to talk to the American people.”

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Rick Perry is an American politician who served as the Governor of Texas. Born on March 4, 1950, Perry graduated from Abilene Christian University. Throughout his political career, he has held positions such as Texas Agriculture Commissioner and Governor. As Governor, Perry pushed for economic and tax reforms, attracting numerous businesses to Texas. He also focused on improving the educational system. more

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