Brad Lander: “New York has about, you know, more than 8 million people…”

“Who are our leaders? Who are our business owners, who are, I think it's important for people to remember New York has about, you know, more than 8 million people. 40% of them are foreign born. 40% are immigrants. 50% of New Yorkers live in mixed status households, including 1 million children. Those are the kids who would be victims of family separation if Trump's policies move forward.” (1:07:46–1:07:52)

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