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Andy Ogles: “If anyone tries to jam Amnesty through Congress, I will do…”

Featuring: Andy Ogles, Republican | U.S. House Tennessee, District 5

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Congressman Andy Ogles Hosts Telephone Town Hall on Veterans' Services, Immigration, and Legislative Updates

Published | Video Starts at 21:51

But you can never become a citizen and you can never vote. I'm going to say that again. You can't vote and you cannot become a citizen. I'm a hardliner on this issue. And If anyone tries to jam Amnesty through Congress, I will do whatever I can within my means as a member of Congress to shut this place down. Amnesty is not allowed, should not be allowed. If you got here illegally, get your butt back home. Next question. Here's the next question coming from Mike in the Franklin area. (21:51–22:01)

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