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David Cicilline: “It is hard to put into words the practice of ripping innocent children, many of whom are arriving seeking protection and…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
It is hard to put into words the practice of ripping innocent children, many of whom are arriving seeking protection and asylum from unspeakable violence, and ripping them from the arms of their parents.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline condemns the separation of children from parents seeking asylum.

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