Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 9, 2014
We cannot sit back and let this situation grow worse, as it does day by day.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins emphasizes the urgency of addressing the humanitarian crisis of unaccompanied minors.

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