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On the recordMay 18, 2015
Children should not be forced to grow up in an institution. It cannot be said enough that children fare better when with family.
Said by
Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of family over institutional care for children.

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