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Lisa Blunt Rochester: “Last Friday, straight from the train, I had the opportunity to join fellow Delawarians for a rally in support of…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2017
Last Friday, straight from the train, I had the opportunity to join fellow Delawarians for a rally in support of DREAMers in our State and across our country. These are young adults who were brought to America as children. This is the only home they know. I have had the opportunity to hear from some of the 75 DREAMers at Delaware State University. Every single one of them is excelling. They are part of our future. Ending DACA will cost Delaware's GDP $88 million, and create a loss of nearly $460 billion for our country. America thrives on our diversity. We have a moral obligation to stand up for these young Americans, and I will continue to join my colleagues in fighting to reinstate DACA. ____________________
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Lisa Blunt Rochester
Democratic · Delaware
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Sep 13, 2017

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