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On the recordMay 21, 2019
The truth is, sir, that family separation does irreparable damage to children while doing nothing for our National security. It is immoral, it is un-American, and it is just plain wrong.
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Lauren Underwood
Democratic · Illinois

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Underwood criticizes family separation policies for harming children and lacking security benefits.

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