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Henry Cuellar: I support their right to protest, but I asked them, well, if they get arrested, will they be sent back?

On the recordMarch 10, 2014
I support their right to protest, but I asked them, well, if they get arrested, will they be sent back?
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Henry Cuellar
Democratic · Texas

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Cuellar expresses concern about the consequences of protests and potential arrests.

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