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On the recordJune 25, 2019
I applaud the folks in this hearing on facts rather than fear. For far too long, our national conversation on immigration has stoked panic that immigration is stealing jobs from hardworking Americans and making our communities unsafe.
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Joe Morelle
Democratic · New York

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Morelle highlights the importance of factual discussions on immigration over fear-based narratives.

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