On the recordJune 25, 2026
When I came to this nation as a young, immigrant boy, I never could have imagined I would be a member of Congress.
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cbsnews.comWhen I came to this nation as a young, immigrant boy, I never could have imagined I would be a member of Congress.
Espaillat reflects on his immigrant experience.
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