Veronica Escobar: “We are still in the midst of a global pandemic.”

“So tbd, let's see what happens. But I am definitely in favor of making sure that we don't leave immigrants behind. You know, We are still in the midst of a global pandemic. but in the darkest of days, who was with us? Who was it that was making sure that we had food on our table despite the terrible personal risk to their health and their safety?” (11:59–12:03)

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