People from all walks of life. Musicians (thank you David Garza and Jim Ward!), teachers, veterans, retirees, activists and shut-ins. People who've never been involved in politics, people who hold public office, people who want to hold public office. And people who want to hold those in public office accountable.
Veronica Escobar, our former County Judge and future Congresswoman who initiated the call to action and brought us together. Lupe Valdez who for the day suspended her campaign for governor and flew to El Paso, got a few hours of sleep and then drove to Tornillo to help lead the march. Fernado Garcia. Ruben Garcia. Cristobal Joshua Alex. Melissa Lopez. Congressman Joe Kennedy.
Today we were able to bear witness, to ensure that this is on us, on our conscience. And that we bear that burden now because we know it will be unbearable for long -- that it will force us to act, to push, to pressure, to ensure that our laws reflect our kids, those kids, and that idea and ideal of America that we still hold true.
No good tough important thing has ever happened in this country because Congress, Presidents, people in positions of power, woke up and decided to do the right thing.
It's only ever happened when the people of this country forced those who had the power to use it for our common good.
I saw that today, and I am grateful that I got to be part of it.
Beto O'Rourke, US Congressman from El Paso and Candidate for the United States Senate from Texas
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Coverage:
1. Beto O'Rourke, Veronica Escobar lead Father's Day march on tent city housing separated immigrant children
Days after a tent city went up near El Paso, demonstrators near the facility took aim at the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant children from parents who were seeking asylum.
2. El Paso Times: click here
3. UK Coverage:
Hundreds join Fathers' Day march to camp where Trump administration is separating children from families4. NPR~~~~
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