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On the recordJuly 9, 2019
These are human beings, not trout. Presenting yourself at a port of entry to seek asylum is exercising your right under international law.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley emphasizes the humanity of asylum seekers and their legal rights.

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