Where do you stand on this? I want to get as much immigration reform as possible passed through reconciliation. You know, Jose, over the pandemic, we have really depended on our essential workers. 5 million essential workers in this country who have taken care of us are undocumented. We know that they pay seven $70 billion a year in taxes, and we know that offering a path to citizenship would increase our gdp. (01:20–01:27)
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