Press Release

"In the face of new and unprecedented global challenges, Pope Francis's stance on poverty, immigration, and climate change have resonated with people around the world. Today from Capitol Hill, he continued to make his case, encouraging all of us to consider how these issues affect the global community.

"The reality is too many still live in poverty, our immigration system is in desperate need of repair, and climate change is having catastrophic effects on our planet. The political hurdles to addressing these issues seem high, but today the Pope reminded us of the important obligation we have to make this planet better for the next generation. It is why I ran for office and it is our responsibility to work together to accomplish even the smallest bit of progress. I applaud the Pope's call to action and hope he continues to inspire people all over the world to do what they can to make their country and our world a better place."

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