It wouldn't pass in the House. And you know, I voted against it even though I want to solve the immigration problem. The problem with The Senate version [of the immigration bill] was going to spend about $260 billion on welfare benefits to non-US citizens. We can't afford the benefits we've already promised, much less offer more. And Even according to CBO, it only stopped 30 to 50% of illegal immigration. So it didn't solve the problem. (34:10–34:17)
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