Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to condemn the inhumane treatment of immigrants at detention centers around the country. Recently exposed documents paint a gruesome picture of ICE custodians abusing the practice of solitary confinement on immigration detainees. Often these detainees have not violated rules or shown dangerous behavior, but, in some instances, are being held in isolation because they are disabled or because they identify as gay. Even under ICE's own guidelines, solitary confinement is a serious step that requires careful consideration of all alternatives. Yet, ICE is using this practice as a tool of first resort, not last resort. One detainee noted that the strain of the isolation made him lose his mind. These reported cases reveal what we already feared: that this administration is committed to widespread abuse of human beings simply because of who they are and where they come from. Mr. Speaker, I learned at an early age that we are all God's children. This is not the way to treat God's children. ____________________”