Veronica Escobar: “They pay seven $70 billion a year in taxes.”

“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. The economic benefits are significant, but it's also the right thing to do.” (01:27–01:32)

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