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Catherine Cortez Masto: “This country, I don't care whether it's state law, federal…”

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

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

Published | Video Starts at 22:21

So thank you. I want to thank my colleagues, thank you to the organizations here, and thank you for the good work. Listen, it's very clear This country, I don't care whether it's state law, federal law, we've always put the best interests of children first. always. Whether they're born here in the United States or they're coming from another country and they're seeking opportunity here and they're fleeing violence and they're fleeing for their lives. (22:21–22:28)

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Asserts that U.S. laws prioritize the best interests of children.

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