And that one community is dependent on each side of that river. The people, the institutions, the facilities, the assets. We are one. And when we have people or policies trying to divide us, it's damaging. In communities like mine, communities on the US Mexico border, communities that have a high number of minority students, universities and community colleges and technical institutions are critical. They are the key to accessing the middle class. Congress has a role in making sure that that opportunity is accessible to everyone. (00:53–01:10)
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Asserts that educational institutions are critical for minority communities on the US-Mexico border.
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