Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 10, 2019
I have to tell you that when I talk to kids, they are afraid to go to school because they don't know if their parents are going to be home when they get back.
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Suzanne Bonamici
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting children's fears about their parents' safety due to immigration concerns.

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