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On the recordJuly 11, 2019
Yes, hopefully people will get the message.
Said by
Jeff Sessions
Republican · Alabama

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Sessions confirmed child separation was intended as a deterrent for illegal immigration.

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I would appreciate it, if I have misspoken in any way, I'll try to correct that.

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