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“Mr. Speaker, our Nation depends on immigrants' labor, and I hope we can create an immigration system as dependable as they are.”

Quote by Luis Gutierrez

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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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