… the deporting fraudsters bill, that is going after illegal immigrants who are fraudulently getting welfare benefits. And right now, fraudulently taking welfare benefits is not a statutory ground for deportation. I'm introducing legislation [the deporting fraudsters bill] to change [the statutory grounds for deportation]. that. We'll explain that all to you. All right. So, Senator, there was a lot of excitement earlier Sunday evening. My phone blew up. (01:22–01:24)
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