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The quote says that ignoring people who are most at risk goes against the principles the country claims to stand for. It frames care for vulnerable people as a test of national values and identity.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Ted Lieu
American lawyer and politician
Ted Lieu is an American lawyer and politician. A Democrat, he has represented California in the United States House of Representatives since 2015, first for the 33rd congressional district and, since 2023, for the 36th. His district work has centered on parts of Los Angeles and nearby coastal communities, including South Bay, the Westside, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and the Beach Cities. He is known as a public-facing member of Congress and a frequent political voice.
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