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Senator Clinton discusses Immigration

By Scott Sanborn

Story Created: Nov 7, 2007 at 7:24 AM CST

Story Updated: Nov 7, 2007 at 7:24 AM CST

AMANA (AP) -Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton says mass
deportation is not the answer to illegal immigration.

During a stop yesterday in Amana, the Democratic presidential
front-runner said the country needs comprehensive immigration
reform.

Clinton also conceded that she didn't handle the immigration
issue well in last week's debate. When a supporter said car
accidents involving illegal immigrants without drivers' licenses
are a bane, the New York senator replied -- quote -- ``That was a
good answer.''

Clinton was also widely criticized after a televised debate last
week when she hedged an answer on whether she supported granting
licenses to illegal immigrants. Clinton said she understood why
governors are forced to take such steps but said she didn't
necessarily agree with the policy.

She has struggled since then to clarify her stance.

During two eastern Iowa stops, Clinton argued in favor of
immigration reform that gives illegal immigrants a path toward
citizenship that includes penalties, a clean legal record and
several years of waiting.

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