On the recordFebruary 21, 2017
It sets the hounds loose after immigrants. I think it's very damaging and it's going to harm our nation in the eyes of the international community and at home.
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transcripts.cnn.comAdriano Espaillat: “It sets the hounds loose after immigrants. I think it's very damaging and it's going to harm our nation in the eyes of…”
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Espaillat expresses concern about the negative impact of the immigration enforcement policies on the U.S.'s international reputation.
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