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Paul Tonko: “Without the consent of their parents they were restrained or secluded in harsh ways when they did not pose a real…”

On the recordMay 18, 2009
Without the consent of their parents they were restrained or secluded in harsh ways when they did not pose a real threat.
Said by
Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Tonko criticizes the lack of parental consent in the restraint of children.

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