Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “I think it is important that we clarify that in order to have a humane…”

On the recordJuly 11, 2019

I think it is important that we clarify that in order to have a humane immigration system, we do not require militarization or cruelty to children. Asking that children not be caged and asking that human beings' rights--human rights--be respected does not mean ``open borders.'' It means that we be a humane nation that respects our mission as one that guarantees liberty, prosperity, and the pursuit of happiness for all people who live on American soil. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Democratic · New York

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Jul 11, 2019

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