Edward Markey: “In 2002, when Congress was debating, debating the creation…”

“And I would make those votes again, every single time, no matter the opposition, because it was the right thing to do. In 2002, when Congress was debating, debating the creation of ICE, I voted no on ICE's creation. because we need. We need an immigration system that treats everyone with dignity and keeps families together, not one that terrorizes and criminalizes families, especially because of the color of their skin.” (11:31–11:43)

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