Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 12, 2014
We cannot just focus on symptoms of problems. We have to focus on underlying causes as well.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Carper advocates for addressing the root causes of immigration issues, not just the symptoms.

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