03/22/2023
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"That is an old racist trope intended to inspire fear and hatred."
"So I think over the long term, the work that we do will not just help create a greater planet, but it will create stability for people in their home countries."
"Yes, it is an accurate characterization. Not only was the border effectively shut down in many respects to unlawful entry, but it was also shut down to lawful entry and refugee programs."
"The only reason why right now or during the Trump administration, these vulnerable souls were out of sight and out of mind was because Mexico was collaborating with Donald Trump."