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On the recordApril 21, 2013
By amending our immigration laws to treat lesbian and gay families as our Nation treats other immigrant families, UAFA would ensure American citizens are not torn apart from their loved ones or forced into exile abroad.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy advocates for the Uniting American Families Act to support LGBTQ+ families in immigration.

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