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Yvette Clarke: “I believe that we shouldn't be surprised when children don't receive medical attention they need, particularly when we…”

On the recordJanuary 13, 2020
I believe that we shouldn't be surprised when children don't receive medical attention they need, particularly when we don't know whether a 3-year-old can pose a criminal or National security threat.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

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Clarke emphasizes the need for proper medical care for children in custody.

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