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On the recordFebruary 6, 2019
Because of a policy put in place by this administration, unnecessary long-term harm may have been inflicted on thousands of children.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

DeGette highlights the potential long-term damage caused by the family separation policy.

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