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Judy Chu: We can't fix that problem by sealing the border and turning our back on our history as a country that was founded by…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2014
We can't fix that problem by sealing the border and turning our back on our history as a country that was founded by people who were themselves fleeing persecution.
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Judy Chu
Democratic · California

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Arguing against strict border policies and for humane treatment of refugees.

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