Tragically, as much as we would love to, America cannot be the safe harbor for every desperate, destitute and wandering soul in the world.
Mike Lee: “Tragically, as much as we would love to, America cannot be the safe harbor for every desperate, destitute and wandering…”
On the recordSeptember 13, 2023
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America cannot accommodate every desperate individual seeking refuge.
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