Political Quotes

Robert Portman

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Apr 25, 2018

We learned today, which I thought was kind of shocking information, that so many of these young people are not being tracked at all.

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Apr 25, 2018

We learned we have a broken immigration system.

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Apr 25, 2018

We also, though, need to be sure that they are showing up for their immigration proceedings.

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Apr 25, 2018

Let me end my questioning by asking again very simply, when are we going to have this agreement completed?

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Apr 25, 2018

Obviously, a red flag when a child fails to show up at the hearing.

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Apr 25, 2018

We learned this morning that about half, maybe up to 58 percent of these kids who are being placed with sponsors do not show up at immigration hearings.

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Apr 25, 2018

Let us consult, but let us choose a date, and let us work toward that date.

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Apr 25, 2018

Let us make a commitment today to do this within a timeframe.

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Apr 25, 2018

But to the extent they are actual family members, those separations have to be something you have to seriously consider because of the impact on those kids and also, the responsibility then taken on by the government.

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