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“It would cost Americans their jobs when they have to compete with millions of more [immigrants] for scarce jobs.”

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Lamar S. Smith
Lamar S. Smith

Lamar S. Smith is an American politician who has served as a U.S. Representative. Born on November 19, 1947, he has been a key figure in American politics for several decades. more

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“We have to stand up for these issues when it's tough, and that's what I've done. I did it when I was in the state legislature, sponsoring the Illinois version of the DREAM Act, so that children who were brought here through no fault of their own are able to go to college, because we actually want well-educated kids in our country who are able to succeed and become part of this economy and part of the American dream.”

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