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On the recordFebruary 5, 2018
The idea we're using almost 2 million young lives -- these kids are Americans. Can you imagine 2 years old, mom, don't take me across the Rio Grande. I don't to go. It's illegal. Leave me here.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

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Biden discusses the impact of immigration policies on Dreamers and emphasizes their status as Americans.

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