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Jose Luis Correa: We cannot expect migrants to stop making the dangerous journey to the United States until they have hope in a better…

On the recordFebruary 16, 2022
We cannot expect migrants to stop making the dangerous journey to the United States until they have hope in a better life at home.
Said by
Jose Luis Correa
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for hope in migrants' home countries to reduce migration.

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