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Eric Adams: “Close to $7 billion in tax dollars.”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

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Glenn Grothman and Eric Adams Discuss Immigration Law and Border Security

Published | Video Starts at 02:23

And if we secure our borders to make sure before they come in that is done correctly, it is not going to impact cities to carry that burden. Like I said, Close to $7 billion in tax dollars. Mr. Johnson, do you believe we ought to have an immigration law in this country, or do you believe everybody should just be able to walk in here and set up shop? (02:23–02:27)

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Asserts that the city is impacted by close to $7 billion in tax dollars [related to immigration issues].

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