It's important to have people in your life who will applaud your ambition.
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And so I would not enforce a law that would reject people and turn them away without giving them a fair and due process to determine if we should give them asylum and refuge.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of fair treatment and due process for individuals seeking asylum.
Kamala Harris asserts that laws should not be enforced in a way that systematically denies individuals their rights, especially those who are seeking asylum and refuge. The quote reflects a commitment to ensuring that every person's situation is evaluated fairly, highlighting the moral and legal obligation to provide due process.
Themes
AsylumDue ProcessJusticeRefugeLaw
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech advocating for immigration reform.
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