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On the recordApril 29, 2015
I agree with my colleague, Albio Sires, that as we have asked Mexico to be better about making sure that they cut off the pipeline of children coming to the United States, there is a concern for human rights that comes up.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

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Highlighting the need for human rights considerations in immigration policy.

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