Again, this bill I believe upholds our values as a nation. There is absolutely nothing good to come from separating families in our nation just because they are mixed status families. And in fact Reuniting these families absolutely upholds our values as a country that recognizes the power and the beauty of a family. So it is my hope that as we chart a path forward that we can get more Republican colleagues who will come on board and will recognize that what they … (13:48–14:00)
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