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“Business owners have made a strong case to me that they need guest workers. But none has suggested that these workers should be placed on a path to citizenship.”

Quote by John Shadegg

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John Shadegg is a former U.S. Representative, born on October 22, 1949. He has held several important positions in his political career, dedicated to promoting domestic policy reforms in the United States. more

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