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Ted Cruz: “With respect to a path to citizenship or amnesty, I…”

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A History of Defending Conservative Principles with Lawrence Person

Published August 2, 2011 | Video Starts at 02:47

That includes approaching it as a law enforcement priority. And right now neither party is serious about doing that. With respect to a path to citizenship or amnesty, I categorically oppose it. And the reason is I've spent a lifetime working to defend the Constitution and uphold the rule of law. And it is fundamentally unfair and contrary to the rule of law to reward those who break the law. (02:47–02:53)

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Opposes any form of amnesty or path to citizenship for illegal immigrants.

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