Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 11, 2019
Children and families belong together. They do not belong in detention. They should be released, and they should be free.
Said by
Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Pressley advocates for releasing families from detention instead of keeping them together.

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