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Yvette Clarke: “Because the discussion that was held here today was disgraceful. Despicable.”

On the recordApril 18, 2023
Because the discussion that was held here today was disgraceful. Despicable.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Clarke condemns the committee's discussion on immigration.

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