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. The economic benefits are significant, but it's also the right thing to do. I firmly stand with Senator Durbin in wanting to ensure that we get as many folks who've taken care of us to be able to achieve citizenship as possible. (01:32–01:38)
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