"You put me in charge of Medicaid, the first thing I'd do is get [female recipients] Norplant, birth-control implants, or tubal ligations. Then, we'll test recipients for drugs and alcohol, and if you want to [reproduce] or use drugs or alcohol, then get a job."
"Illegal is not a race, it is a crime."
Source: Arizona governor signs immigration bill. www.cnn.com. April 24, 2010.
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Russell Pearce
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Russell Pearce is a political figure known for his strong stance on immigration reform and individual freedoms, particularly through his legislative work in Arizona.
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