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Bill Lee: “I foresee some very difficult issues that these children are going to face as a result of the trauma that they have…”

On the recordJuly 23, 2019
I foresee some very difficult issues that these children are going to face as a result of the trauma that they have experienced.
Said by
Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the long-term effects of trauma on children separated from their parents.

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