“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordJune 5, 2023
Migrants have the legal right to request protection under U.S. law, and I am glad to see we have transitioned back to regular immigration policy.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi
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Thompson highlights the importance of migrants' rights and the shift in immigration policy.

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