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Bill Lee: this is a violation of children's human rights. It is child abuse, it is kidnapping, and it is downright morally wrong.

On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
this is a violation of children's human rights. It is child abuse, it is kidnapping, and it is downright morally wrong.
Said by
Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

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Describing the impact of child separation policies as abusive and a violation of rights.

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