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Alexander, Smith weigh in on Obama immigration speech
By News Sentinel staff

Thursday, July 1, 2010

WASHINGTON — Shortly after President Barack Obama’s first major speech on immigration reform, East Tennessee Republicans started weighing in with reaction.

“Instead of trying to pass a comprehensive immigration bill like the one in 2007 that fell of its own weight — because Congress doesn’t do comprehensive well — the president should work with Congress on a step-by-step approach that starts with securing the border,â€