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On the recordMay 11, 2023
These policies will only exacerbate the extreme suffering occurring at the southern border. If Republicans really wanted to address this crisis, they would join Democrats to pass real, comprehensive immigration reform. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to oppose this cruel, draconian bill. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Gooden).
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Nydia M. Velazquez
New York
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May 11, 2023

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