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Ilhan Omar: I would certainly start with a fundamental thing which is economic equity and making sure that people who come to the…

On the recordOctober 26, 2021
I would certainly start with a fundamental thing which is economic equity and making sure that people who come to the United States as refugees have the right to work.
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Ilhan Omar
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of economic equity for refugees to prevent exploitation.

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