Well, you know, Joy, we have always believed that this was a country that would welcome immigrants. And we have always known that with them come talent. With them come a commitment to come to the United States and to be a part of a democracy that allows one to realize their full potential. And so, in believing that, it was so very difficult for many of us to understand why the president of the United States would literally have a travel ban to keep people out, when, in fact, we're supposed to be the country that welcomes.
Maxine Waters: “Well, you know, Joy, we have always believed that this was a country that would welcome immigrants. And we have always…”
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Waters discusses the importance of welcoming immigrants and criticizes the president's travel ban.
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