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Ilhan Omar: I am appalled that we get to sit here and have conversations as Americans about being the most charitable country in the…

On the recordJune 18, 2019
I am appalled that we get to sit here and have conversations as Americans about being the most charitable country in the world, and not being charitable enough to house our homeless, feed our children, care for our veterans.
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Ilhan Omar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Omar criticizes the U.S. for failing to support vulnerable populations despite claims of charity.

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