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Catherine Cortez Masto: “Our kids should not be penalized. Our kids should not be…”

Featuring: Catherine Cortez Masto, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Nevada

Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Protect Unaccompanied Children, Reverse Harmful GOP Provisions

Published December 4, 2025 | Video Starts at 22:45

That's who we are as Americans. That's what this legislation is about. It's righting a wrong that this administration has put in place. Our kids should not be penalized. Our kids should not be used for political reasons. We should always be looking out for their best interests. And so I am so pleased to join my colleagues with this legislation, and thank you all for being here. (22:45–22:50)

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“This country, I don't care whether it's state law, federal law, we've always put the best interests of children first.”
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“There is a role for Congress to play in passing legislation to look out for the best interest of our kids.”
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“This administration is lawless. They really are violating the law.”
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