Political Quotes

On the recordMay 21, 2019
The surge in families at our borders does not excuse inhumane treatment or relieve us of an obligation to treat people with basic human decency.
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Emphasis on humane treatment for migrants at the border.

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