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Article snippet: MORE urged House Republicans to get an immigration bill to his desk during a closed-door meeting Tuesday evening, vowing to stand with them “1,000 percent” as they attempt to pass legislation meeting his demands. “I am behind you so much. We need a wall,” Trump told Republicans in the Capitol’s basement. “I am with you all the way. It’s humane; it’s smart; it’s inexpensive.” “We are going to get this done. I’m with you. I love you people,” Trump added. The rare visit was a big boost to Speaker MORE (R-Wis.) and his leadership team, who rushed to the House floor moments later to whip support for a GOP compromise immigration bill negotiated by centrist and conservative Republicans. “I think it gives some members cover to vote for a bill that might give them a little bit of a gut check,” said House Freedom Caucus Chairman MORE (R-N.C.). “I think there were people who were leaning no that are now leaning yes.” GOP Rep. MORE, a former conservative leader who represents the border state of Texas, told The Hill he thought Trump’s visit “helped the chance of passage” of an immigration bill. And Rep. MORE (R-Fla.), a moderate immigration reformer, summarized the GOP sentiment when he emphasized that Trump’s backing is crucial if Republicans are to have any chance of moving a bill through the House. “Without his support, without his approval, there’s no shot of passing in the House and there’s no shot of it going anywhere,” said Diaz-Balart. “Now, I think we’re as close a... Link to the full article to read more