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Michael Bennet: “Unfortunately, these children are often being captured by traffickers, gangs, cartels.”

On the recordJune 25, 2018
Unfortunately, these children are often being captured by traffickers, gangs, cartels.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet highlights the dangers faced by children during their journey across the border.

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