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On the recordOctober 16, 2019
I thank my colleague from Louisiana. We have worked on things together, and I hope we will continue to do so in the future. This is controversial, but it is so timely and important. The hundreds of people who demonstrated against this Senator last Sunday were people I welcomed into this country and believe will be an important part of our future. I am willing to find a solution to the problem, and I am willing to work on a bipartisan basis to do it. Your help will be invaluable. ____________________
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Democratic · Illinois
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