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Beto O'Rourke: “Immigrants are giving far more back to this country than…”

Featuring: Beto O'Rourke, Democratic | Former Candidate, Governor of Texas

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Published | Video Starts at 44:20

I'm on the same page. Okay, that makes sense to me. But do not let them tell you that immigrants are taking anything from us. Immigrants are giving far more back to this country than they could ever draw down over the course of their lifetimes. We are so lucky to be a country of immigrants. Lastly, I want you to imagine a Democratic Party. And this meeting, by the way, is open to Republicans, Independents and Democrats alike. (44:20–44:28)

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Asserts that immigrants contribute more to the U.S. than they take.

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