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Summer Lee: “We should not ignore the pain of these parents. We can do both.”

On the recordJanuary 17, 2024
We should not ignore the pain of these parents. We can do both.
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Summer Lee
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

She emphasizes the importance of addressing parental pain while seeking border security solutions.

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