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On the recordNovember 13, 2023
The reality is that we need legal pathways for migrants who are often fleeing conflict, persecution, or dire economic conditions in search of a better life.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

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Advocating for legal migration pathways to protect vulnerable migrants.

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