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On the recordJanuary 24, 2018
Dreamers should not be held hostage by President Trump's -- by President Trump's desire -- he uses the word 'crusade' to tear families apart.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Senator Durbin argues against using Dreamers as leverage in negotiations.

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