John Conyers actually said...

As leaders of the Nation's cities and counties, we remind the American public that the moral compass of our Nation resides in our local communities. As Americans, we will not turn our backs on children.

Context

Conyers emphasizes the moral responsibility to support unaccompanied children.

09/30/2014

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