Political Quotes

On the recordJune 14, 2018
I hate the children being taken away. The Democrats have to change their law. That's their law. We can change it tonight; I can change it right now. You need their votes.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Commenting on immigration laws and the separation of children from parents.

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