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Ken Calvert

We should not blur the lines between legal and illegal immigrants. Millions of people around the world have gone through the process to come here legally and they followed the rules that required them to pay a fee, learn English, and learn about American

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Ken Calvert emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between immigrants who enter the country by following official procedures and those who do not. He highlights that legal immigrants have met specific requirements such as paying fees and learning English and American culture, which should be recognized and respected.

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