I reacted at the time thinking, I can't believe she said that. I called a friend who works for a member of Congress supporting Hillary and he said -- unbelievable that she went there but perfect dog whistle politics. We were both outraged but wondered if it would get any media play.
What do you guys think? Yes, No or Don't know
CLINTON: Well, let me start with the original question from Kim, because I think it deserves an answer.
I believe that in many parts of our country, because of employers who exploit undocumented workers and drive down wages, there are job losses. And I think we should be honest about that.
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There are people who have been pushed out of jobs and factories and meat processing plants, and all kinds of settings. And I meet them.
You know, I was in Atlanta last night, and an African-American man said to me, "I used to have a lot of construction jobs, and now it just seems like the only people who get them anymore are people who are here without documentation." So, I know that what we have to do is to bring our country together to have a comprehensive immigration reform solution.