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Before the status of the 12 million illegal immigrants in the United States can be addressed, the country must secure its borders, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., said Wednesday.

President Bush, in a rare visit to Capitol Hill, tried Tuesday to resurrect his immigration bill. The meeting was worthwhile and it was clear the president is passionate about the issue, he said.

But Thune added: “It didn’t change my mind.â€