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Chris Coons: “We have signed laws and international treaties in this country that say when people are fleeing violence and…”

On the recordJune 25, 2019
We have signed laws and international treaties in this country that say when people are fleeing violence and persecution, they have to have a chance to present themselves in our country and seek asylum here.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons highlights the legal obligations of the U.S. regarding asylum seekers and the importance of allowing them to enter the country.

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