Topic: 1996 State Of The Union

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Bill Clinton 1996 State of the Union on Immigration

In his 1996 State of the Union address, President Bill Clinton used strong language regarding "illegal aliens" and the need to secure US borders. Clinton emphasized that jobs held by illegal immigrants should belong to citizens and legal residents, and he touted his administration's record on deportations. The hosts highlight the similarity between Clinton's 1990s rhetoric and current policy debates.