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On the recordMay 21, 2019
Let me tell you, sir, that the people of Illinois' 14th District do not think that this policy is civilized.
Said by
Lauren Underwood
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Underwood criticizes the family separation policy at the border as uncivilized.

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