On the recordAugust 7, 2019
I think that this is - the President's rhetoric is all part of a perpetual re-election strategy where he demonizes and dismisses cities where he's not going to get a substantial vote.
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Lightfoot critiques the President's rhetoric as a strategy to gain political advantage by targeting Democratic strongholds.
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Aug 7, 2019
I think really does a disservice to victims, the cities that are reeling, the families that are suffering from gun violence. They're not apples to apples comparison.
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We're not going to tolerate it on our watch and we're going to do everything we can to make sure people who come to the city, whatever their immigration status is, are going to be treated fairly and with respect.
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