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“It is a travesty, in my mind, for the state and local governments on the one hand to expect the Federal government to reimburse them for costs attributable to illegal immigrants, when on the other hand the State and local governments prohibit their own law enforcement and other officials from cooperating with the Immigration and Naturalization Service to locate or apprehend or expel illegal aliens.”

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Alan K. Simpson
Alan K. Simpson

Alan K. Simpson is a distinguished American politician known for his extensive career in public service. Born on September 2, 1931, he has held various roles in the U.S. government, including serving as a U.S. Senator from Wyoming and as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Simpson has been involved in many significant policy issues throughout his career. more

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