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Debbie Wasserman Schultz: “We need to reform the immigration system so the people who…”

Featuring: Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Democratic | U.S. House Florida, District 25

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April FL-25 Town Hall

Published | Video Starts at 36:38

And these are people who are just trying to make an honest living. They contribute to our economy. These are not criminals. And it's just, absolutely, it's unacceptable and unnecessary. We need to reform the immigration system so the people who are helping to make our economy stronger are able to have a pathway to stay. Hear, hear. I went to our Farm Bureau breakfast just last week and you know, this is normally not a Democratic crowd. And I can tell you, you know, people were so excited to see me. (36:38–36:49)

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Asserts the need for immigration reform to provide pathways for immigrants contributing to the economy.

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