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John McCain: But, despite what you have to say, Mr. Winkowski, if you are sitting there in El Salvador today and one out of 10 do not…

On the recordJuly 8, 2014
But, despite what you have to say, Mr. Winkowski, if you are sitting there in El Salvador today and one out of 10 do not even show up when they get the permiso slips--only one out of 10 show up actually before a judge, is that not true?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain challenges the effectiveness of the legal process for unaccompanied minors.

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