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Phil Scott: “Our country is founded on these principles of having more…”

Featuring: Phil Scott, Republican | Governor of Vermont

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1-on-1 with Vermont Gov. Phil Scott

Published | Video Starts at 09:55

Well, obviously, some pushback from members of my own party. But, you know, it was one of those issues where we found common ground that we need to do better and recognize that Our country is founded on these principles of having more, be more welcoming, bringing more people into our country. And our state, Vermont in particular, needs more families moving to Vermont. We need to grow the population. Immigration could be a part of that. (09:55–10:04)

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