The most concrete expression of this right is the right to vote. It is a right that has been at the core of our democracy for more than a century. and whenever it has been deprived at the local level. we strengthen it federally. We need to strengthen it again now as part of our effort to reform Americas immigration laws. Stronger borders would do nothing to prevent noncitizens who are already here from abusing the system further through illegitimate voting. To protect franchise rights of all born and naturalized citizens. we need to harden antifraud protections at the polls. For the sake of the citizen who is already here and for those who dream of becoming citizens in the future. this amendment is an important step in the right direction. I yield the floor.
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