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“So where are they moving today? They're going to move to be meaner to immigrants in order to bring their conference together.”

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Luis Gutierrez
Luis Gutierrez

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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