Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 13, 2015
We cannot have a Nation where we are raising children of incarcerated adults, which is happening now.
Said by
Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Bobby Scott emphasizes the impact of parental incarceration on children.

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