Their historic pain rings in my ears. Who am I, then, if I turn my back on children seeking asylum now?

At last night’s town hall, Representative Mark DeSaulnier responded to my question about the detention center in Homestead, FL. Please enjoy his response. In a nutshell, the new congress is on it. Let us help them.

I could not help my father. I cannot go back in time to a story before my birth and spare the 4 year old who would later raise me. However, I can try to help children now.