Session #104 · 1995–97

Speech #1040272406

And yet we voted to cut off essential care to these people. as well as millions of others. Who would have imagined that those Cambodians who bravely fled their nations killing fields would now find themselves being told by the greatest democracy the world has ever known. "Were not going to help you out on basic health care needs." Mr. President. these are meanspirited provisions masquerading as budget cuts. Nearly every Member of this body is a descendant of immigrants. By failing to correct the flaws in this bill. we risk repudiating Americas legacy of immigration which has defined our Nation for more than 200 years. Let me also say. Mr.
Keywords matched
immigrants immigration

Classification

Target group
Also mentioned
immigrants_general
Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
100%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Victim Humanitarian Legal / procedural

Speaker & context

Speaker
CHRISTOPHER DODD
Party
D
Chamber
S
State
CT
Gender
M
Date
1996-09-30
Speech ID
1040272406
Paragraph
#1
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