I'd invite Mr. Cuccinelli to meet my parents who have lived the words of Emma Lazarus, who believe in the Statute of Liberty and who probably would not have qualified over the interpretation of Mr. Cuccinelli.
Xavier Becerra: “I'd invite Mr. Cuccinelli to meet my parents who have lived the words of Emma Lazarus, who believe in the Statute of…”
On the recordAugust 12, 2019
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Xavier Becerra responds to Ken Cuccinelli's reinterpretation of Emma Lazarus' poem, emphasizing the contributions of immigrants.
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