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And interview you in person. this turns out to be pretty expensive to do so its a lot better to fill it out and mail it back. >> just to clear something up, what happens if you dont fill it out? is it illegal? are they going to come break your kneecaps or -- >> if you dont fill it out and, indeed, we call on you and after repeated efforts you, indeed, choose not to fill it out, that is in violation of a law. let me tell you that in 1790 the first census act was passed, and at that time the found...

They said well count everybody. since that time, every ten years we have counted everyone -- citizens and noncitizens -- living in the country. there is nothing new about it. congress has taken this up from time to time. they have always upheld the notion that we count everyone. for those new to the country saying, whiesy should i do thisd should i be afraid of revealing characteristics of the household, we have a good story as well. because we have counted everyone and we are a nation of immigr...