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On the recordFebruary 10, 2014
Instead of fixing a broken system, would we rather jail nuns and other good Samaritans who are simply coming to aid of their fellow human beings consistent with their faith?
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Luis Gutiérrez
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Critiques the potential jailing of humanitarian workers under proposed laws.

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