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Illegal immigration is not just a matter of interest in states along our border with Mexico. It is having an effect on local economies, schools, health care delivery, and public safety all across the country.

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Roger Wicker
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: July 5
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But my friends, these people in Egypt have stood by us in a tough, tough neighborhood.
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