"For the undocumented immigrants, the big priority is……" — Gail Collins
"For the undocumented immigrants, the big priority is just to get out from the shadows, be able to get a driver's license, buy an airplane ticket and stop worrying about sudden deportation. But for the country as a whole, it's crucial that everybody have a citizen's stake in the nation's welfare."
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81 Quotes by Gail Collins
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