Tim Kaine: “President Trump and his administration have launched upon an…”

“That doesn't mean there aren't issues that we need to resolve, but I think it's high time that people in this chamber talk about immigrants to this country and recognize the strengths that they bring. President Trump and his administration have launched upon an unprecedented campaign against immigrants, immigrant crackdowns in Virginia and elsewhere. The claim of the administration and many who support it is that this is because of a desire to protect Americans and rid American streets of criminals.” (01:09–01:23)

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