I switched tense because I was pointing out that all 3 senators still want immigration reform, and I gave examples of what they think that reform should look like. just because they advocated for reform in 2013 and still advocate for reform in 2015 does not mean they are advocating for legalization or amnesty. Reform does not have to equal amnesty.
As for whether any of the three mentioned deportation in 2013, I will have to wait to look that up. It’s 2:30am.
G’night and God Bless
Cruz defined the type of "common sense immigration reform" he supported. It included bringing "those who are here illegally out of the shadows," and advised Congress to pass his amendments, which he believed would increase the chances of the bill passing in the House by a significant margin.
Eventually the unamended Gang of Eight bill passed the Senate, and very nearly passed the House, if not for the surprise win of Dave Brat, which had the GOPe in the House thinking twice
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