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Next we hear from the california state president another state and local officials on federal immigration policy and how it affects their communities. From the center of American Progress in washington, this runs about an hour and half. [inaudible] good afternoon. Im the executive Vice President for external affairs at the center for American Progress. Before we begin, please join us in letting everyone know that our thoughts and prayers are with those suffering from the devastating impacts of natural disasters here in the United States, and or territories, a broad and around the world. We hope for the safety and relief of individuals, families, and communities affected. Welcome to todays timely discussion regarding state local elections to promote Public Safety and increase inclusion for immigrants in refugee communities across the country. Generations of immigrants have built and strengthened American Communities since the beginning of our nations history. At certain moments in time,
Good afternoon. Im the executive Vice President for external affairs at the center for American Progress. Before we begin, please join us in letting everyone know that our thoughts and prayers are with those suffering from the devastating impacts of natural disasters here in the United States, and or territories, a broad and around the world. We hope for the safety and relief of individuals, families, and communities affected. Welcome to todays timely discussion regarding state local elections to promote Public Safety and increase inclusion for immigrants in refugee communities across the country. Generations of immigrants have built and strengthened American Communities since the beginning of our nations history. At certain moments in time, and we are in one of those moments today we have experienced a pervasive and dangerous form of nationalism that has made strangers out of friends, neighbors, and beloved community members. The reality is many immigrants have come to the country see
Im the executive Vice President for external affairs that center for American Progress. Before we begin our program, please join us in letting everyone know that our thoughts and prayers are with those suffering from the devastating impacts of natural disasters here in the yunUnited States, i our territories abroad and around the world. We hope for the safety and relief of individuals, families, and communities effected. Welcome to todays timely discussion regarding state and local actions to promote Public Safety and increase inclusion for immigrant and refugee communities across the country. Generations of immigrants have built and strengthened American Communities since the beginning of our nations history. But at certain moments in time and we are in one of those moments today, we have experienced a pervasive and dangerous form of nationalism that has made strangers out of friends, neighbors, and beloved community members. The reality is many immigrants who have come to this countr
[inaudible] im the executive Vice President for external affairs that center for American Progress. Before we begin our program, please join us in letting everyone know that our thoughts and prayers are with those suffering from the devastating impacts of natural disasters here in the yunUnited States, i our territories abroad and around the world. We hope for the safety and relief of individuals, families, and communities effected. Welcome to todays timely discussion regarding state and local actions to promote Public Safety and increase inclusion for immigrant and refugee communities across the country. Generations of immigrants have built and strengthened American Communities since the beginning of our nations history. But at certain moments in time and we are in one of those moments today, we have experienced a pervasive and dangerous form of nationalism that has made strangers out of friends, neighbors, and beloved community members. The reality is many immigrants who have come to