Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 26, 2015
That really, I think, awoken the consciousness of and the consciences of many people.
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Brendan Boyle
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Boyle reflects on the impact of a tragic image on public awareness regarding the crisis.

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