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On the recordJuly 13, 2015
when I hear the term 'sanctuary city,' the only sanctuary it ought to be is for law-abiding citizens.
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Trey Gowdy
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Gowdy argues that sanctuary cities should protect law-abiding citizens, not criminals.

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