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Lauren Boebert: “That doesn't make you a citizen just by paying taxes.”

Featuring: Lauren Boebert, Republican | U.S. House Colorado, District 4

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Full interview Rep. Lauren Boebert on 'sanctuary city' hearing

Published | Video Starts at 08:25

I heard Mayor Mike Johnston say today that folks basically have legal standing to be in our country because they're paying taxes. Well, That doesn't make you a citizen just by paying taxes. Whose Social Security number are you using? What Social Security number are you using to obtain a paycheck and get a W2 and pay those taxes? (08:25–08:29)

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Asserts that paying taxes does not confer U.S. citizenship.

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