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Ro Khanna: “George W. Bush actually was trying to propose that, to say…”

Featuring: Ro Khanna, Democratic | U.S. House California, 17th Congressional District

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The Rubin Report: Immigration, Economic Policy, and Race with Congressman Ro Khanna

Published | Video Starts at 32:56

But we also needed, in my view, some path to having ability to work legally in the United States. And then many of the people want to go back to their countries. And you know, George W. Bush actually was trying to propose that, to say, you know, people should be able to come here, they should be able to work, they should be able to make some money, and then they can go back to their countries. And we, I blame the Congress for not having. I know the comprehensive immigration reform is kind of a platitude, but the point is there has to be some solution. (32:56–33:07)

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Asserts that George W. Bush proposed a plan for temporary work and return for immigrants.

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