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On the recordMay 15, 2023
I just don't even know why there aren't uprisings all over the country, and maybe there will be when people realize that this is a policy that they defend. It's a horrible thing, and I don't see any prospect for legislation here.
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

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Pelosi expressed disbelief over the lack of public outcry regarding asylum policies.

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