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Meaning
The speaker says they strongly support immigration and see immigrants as important to the country. At the same time, they also support maintaining secure borders. The quote presents those two views as compatible.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is attributed to Michael Capuano.
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About Michael Capuano
Michael Capuano is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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