Anything short of that is a dereliction of Congress' responsibility and obligation.
Veronica Escobar: “Anything short of that is a dereliction of Congress' responsibility and obligation.”
On the recordJuly 25, 2023
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Escobar emphasizes the need for Congress to act on immigration reform.
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