Political Quotes

Robert Portman

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Aug 15, 2018

We need to get them to their court date.

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Aug 15, 2018

I have to be a little skeptical since the JCO took 17 months from the time you committed to have it to us until you had it to us.

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Aug 15, 2018

These kids are in a situation where they do not have a legal status.

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Aug 15, 2018

Nobody is enforcing the agreement is what you are saying?

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Aug 15, 2018

Should we prioritize unaccompanied children cases?

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Aug 15, 2018

If it is getting better, that is great. That is what we want to see. If, as we probably all suspect, it is not, we have to figure something out here.

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Aug 15, 2018

I would certainly welcome stronger supports for children who have been in care and their families.

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Aug 15, 2018

There clearly are. Your own testimony said that there were 28 kids who had run away.

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Aug 15, 2018

We think you have the authority and responsibility.

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Aug 15, 2018

The issue is who is responsible for ensuring these kids are not abused, and making sure that they are getting the proper care.

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Aug 15, 2018

That would be shocking to most Americans to find out. About 3 percent of these kids who are unaccompanied end up being deported.

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