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Veronica Escobar: “There are countless American families all over the country…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

Veronica Escobar Holds A Press Briefing On The American Families United Act

Published March 22, 2023 | Video Starts at 13:20

So please pass this bill and I appreciate it. To the Congresswoman and all the Congress people that are getting behind us, thank you. There are countless American families all over the country who have to live apart because of draconian measures in previous immigration bills. 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. (13:20–13:35)

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Asserts that many American families are separated due to past immigration laws.

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“Reuniting these families absolutely upholds our values as a country that recognizes the power and the beauty of a family.”
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