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Statement from Lt. Governor Smith on Presidential Executive Actions on Immigration and Refugees

1/25/2017 1:54:21 PM

ST. PAUL, MN – Today, President Donald Trump took several executive actions regarding immigrants and refugees. The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith.

“"I stand in solidarity for the respect, freedom and dignity of all our friends and neighbors in Minnesota, and in opposition to those who seek to divide us by attacking refugees and immigrant Minnesotans.

“Minnesota communities and our economy are strong because of our history of welcoming immigrants from every continent, nation, and culture. We will keep on working to enhance understanding, expand opportunity and protect human rights for all of us. In doing so, we make Minnesota even stronger."
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