Political Quotes

On the recordJune 18, 2018
We need you to stand up to President Trump. We need you to join us in telling him that we reject this mean policy.
Said by
Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin calls on Republican colleagues to oppose Trump's family separation policy.

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