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Farah Stockman

Not good for Ireland, not good for US

Ask yourself this multiple-choice question: Who deserves to live in America? a.) A college student who grew up here, whose parents brought her here illegally from Mexico as a child. b.) An Irishman with a bachelor’s degree. c.) All of the above. d.) None of the above. If you’re like me, you might agonize over this. Scott Brown, in contrast, knows the answer is definitely B.

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