Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 3, 2021
I think that really gets to the heart of this matter, which is that this was a deliberate choice.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes the intentionality behind the policy of child separations.

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