I think a lot of people around him knew that if this went to the Supreme Court and this was a fight they were willing to have, that there was a good chance it was not going to be a victory. But It did open up a big conversation nationwide on immigration, immigration status and birthright citizenship. People coming in. Birther tourism is a simple way of putting it. And it certainly did, I think, educate people on what's happening in this country. That for me is a victory. (33:37–33:45)
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