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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Rocky Adkins on Immigration
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Recognize diversity of Kentucky as a welcoming state. (Feb 2017)
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Andy Beshear on Immigration
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Intimidation and fear of deportation comes out of DC. (Apr 2019)
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Matt Bevin on Immigration
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Republican Governor:
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- Oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
- Eliminate the magnets that attract illegal immigrants. (Oct 2013)
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Ben Chandler on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (KY-6):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Rated 67% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
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Adam Edelen on Immigration
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Think about human impact of anti-immigrant laws. (Apr 2019)
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Robert Goforth on Immigration
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Alison Grimes on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Supports bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform. (Jul 2013)
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Mark Harmon on Immigration
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Senate:
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Matt Bevin on Immigration
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Republican Challenger:
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- Oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees. (Nov 2015)
- Eliminate the magnets that attract illegal immigrants. (Oct 2013)
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Charles Booker on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Create a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. (Mar 2021)
- Supports path to citizenship for undocumented. (Jun 2020)
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Steven Cox on Immigration
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Rise to the occasion to welcome immigrants & refugees. (Feb 2020)
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Alison Grimes on Immigration
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Supports bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform. (Jul 2013)
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Mitch McConnell on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator (KY):
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- Some protections for DACA but restrict immigration. (Oct 2020)
- Border security first: the key to getting a final outcome. (Jul 2013)
- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted YES on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- Rated 66% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
- Rated Support national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Amy McGrath on Immigration
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Give DREAMers a chance to become full citizens. (Oct 2020)
- For secure borders & meaningful immigration reform. (Jun 2020)
- Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
- Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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C. Wesley Morgan on Immigration
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Mary Ann Tobin on Immigration
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Andy Barr on Immigration
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Republican (District 6):
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- Deport foreign criminals;punish nations denying repatriation. (Jan 2017)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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James Comer on Immigration
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Republican (District 1):
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- Support the wall; oppose amnesty & sanctuary cities. (Nov 2016)
- Vocally in support of building a wall on the southern border. (Nov 2016)
- Supports constructing a wall to control our border. (Nov 2016)
- Supports ban on resettlement of Syrian refugees. (Nov 2016)
- Supports illegals returning to country of origin. (Nov 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Brett Guthrie on Immigration
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Thomas Massie on Immigration
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Amy McGrath on Immigration
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Give DREAMers a chance to become full citizens. (Oct 2020)
- For secure borders & meaningful immigration reform. (Jun 2020)
- Opposes border wall, according to CC survey. (Aug 2018)
- Anti-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Hal Rogers on Immigration
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Republican Representative (KY-5):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 92% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated A- by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (May 2019)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Ed Whitfield on Immigration
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Republican Representative (KY-1):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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John Yarmuth on Immigration
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Democrat:
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- Enforce current immigration laws; secure our borders. (Nov 2006)
- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Provide lawyers and evidence for children being deported. (Apr 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Steve Beshear on Immigration
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Democrat:
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- More deportations; more border enforcement. (Nov 1996)
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Elaine Chao on Immigration
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Secretary of Labor (Pres. Bush Cabinet):
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- Immigrated to America at age 8; gained citizenship at age 19. (Oct 2018)
- Legality at the heart of immigration policy debate. (Oct 2017)
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Jack Conway on Immigration
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Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Be tough & sensible; increase border security. (Aug 2010)
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Jim Gray on Immigration
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Jim Gray on Immigration
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Ernie Fletcher on Immigration
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Former Republican Governor (2003-2007):
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- Establish English as the official language. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
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Paul Patton on Immigration
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Former Democrat Governor (1995-2003):
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- Import farm workers from Mexico. (Sep 2001)
- Ease Canadian border-crossing rules. (Oct 1999)
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Wendell Ford on Immigration
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
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Ken Lucas on Immigration
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4):
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- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
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Dan Mongiardo on Immigration
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2010 Dem. Challenger (lost primary); currently Lt. Gov.:
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- Criticizes Bunning for opening Chile and Singapore visas. (Oct 2004)
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Scotty Baesler on Immigration
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
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James Buckmaster on Immigration
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2010 Democratic Challenger (lost primary):
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- Secure our borders; only legals qualify for citizenship. (Jan 2010)
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Jim Bunning on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator (KY):
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- Decrease immigration; make English official. (Jan 1998)
- Voted NO on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on limiting immigrant benefits & controlling borders more tightly. (Sep 1996)
- Voted YES on prohibiting illegal immigrants from receiving FEMA benefits. (Jul 1994)
- Rated 90% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Jack Conway on Immigration
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2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; formerly Attorney General:
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- Be tough & sensible; increase border security. (Aug 2010)
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Geoff Davis on Immigration
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Republican Representative (KY-4):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- End Birthright Citizenship; no more anchor babies. (Apr 2009)
- Rated A by the ALI, indicating a strongly anti-amnesty stance. (Nov 2010)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
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Greg Fischer on Immigration
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Ernie Fletcher on Immigration
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Republican (District 6):
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- Establish English as the official language. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
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Trey Grayson on Immigration
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Republican 2010 Senate Challenger; Secretary of State:
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- Finish the 700-mile fence on our southern border. (Dec 2009)
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Ron Lewis on Immigration
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Republican Representative (KY-2):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by USBC, indicating a sealed-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Declare English as the official language of the US. (Feb 2007)
- Declared English the official language of the US. (Jan 1999)
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Bruce Lunsford on Immigration
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Supports comprehensive immigration reform. (Jan 2008)
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Anne Meagher Northup on Immigration
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Republican (District 3):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
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Lois Combs Weinberg on Immigration
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Ben Chandler on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (KY-6):
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- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Rated 67% by USBC, indicating a mixed record on open borders. (Dec 2006)
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Rand Paul on Immigration
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Republican Kentucky Senator:
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- To defend against terrorism, we need to defend the border. (Dec 2015)
- We need a Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship. (Sep 2015)
- Secure border with Mexico; do away with sanctuary cities. (Jul 2015)
- Legal status for 11 million illegals after we secure border. (Apr 2015)
- Protect AGAINST feds creating a national ID card. (Apr 2015)
- Replace pathway to citizenship with work visas. (Feb 2015)
- Status quo is untenable; we must do some sort of reform. (Jun 2014)
- Move beyond amnesty, but eventually to path to citizenship. (Jun 2014)
- Illegals are not bad people, but we have to control border. (Apr 2014)
- Latinos support GOP stances of faith and family values. (Jun 2013)
- Legal status, but not citizenship, for illegal immigrants. (Mar 2013)
- We will find a place for illegal immigrants in America. (Mar 2013)
- Replace de facto amnesty with bipartisan reform. (Mar 2013)
- See immigrants as assets, not liabilities. (Feb 2013)
- Obamacare treats illegal aliens because it's illegal to ask. (Oct 2010)
- No amnesty; respect the law. (Jul 2010)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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