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Eric Hovde: “It's bankrupting or causing great financial strain on many…”

Featuring: Eric Hovde, Republican | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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Just Facts - Economic Impact of Illegal Immigration - Hovde for U.S. Senate

Published | Video Starts at 01:21

And even if they aren't sick when they first get here, they're going to have to use medical services. When they do get sick or injured, well, they're not paying anything into the system. So It's bankrupting or causing great financial strain on many hospital systems. As a result, that cost will be transferred to you. There is no such thing as a free lunch. (01:21–01:28)

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Asserts that illegal immigration is financially straining hospital systems.

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