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On the recordFebruary 26, 2020
My daughter is queer. Every official involved in making these choices should have to look her in the eye and explain why her life should have been difficult if she were in foster care and why she should be discriminated against if she wants to give a child a home.
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Debra Haaland
Democratic · New Mexico

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Haaland advocates for LGBTQ rights in foster care, highlighting her daughter's experience.

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