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Jerry Nadler: The United States has a long history of welcoming asylum seekers to our shores.

On the recordMay 22, 2023
The United States has a long history of welcoming asylum seekers to our shores.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler highlights America's tradition of accepting refugees and asylum seekers.

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