Carlos Curbelo Says Children Ripped Away From Their Families are “Happy”
For Immediate Release
June 25, 2018
Carlos Curbelo Says Children Ripped Away From Their Families are “Happy”
Washington, D.C. — Republican Congressman from the 26th District of Florida, Carlos Curbelo, called children ripped away from their families “happy” today after he visited a facility in South Florida. Lucinda Guinn, EMILYs List vice president of campaigns, released the following statement in response:
“Following a quick drop-in visit, Carlos Curbelo declared that the children he met, who have experienced unimaginable trauma and been separated from their families, are 'happy.' If this Administration had its way, these children would be separated from their families and housed in facilities indefinitely — if not worse. This is another example of Curbelo covering for his party's destruction. It's time for real leadership in this district, which is why we support Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to replace him.”
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