Quotes from Enrique's Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother

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“I figure when I die, I can't take anything with me. So why not give?”
― quote from Enrique's Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother


“There is a clear pattern in U.S. history: When we need labor, we welcome migrants. When we are in recession, we want them to leave.”
― quote from Enrique's Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother


“Enrique will be left with his father, Luis, who has been separated from Lourdes for three years.”
― quote from Enrique's Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother


“There is a clear pattern in U.S. history: When we need labor, we welcome migrants. When we are in recession, we want them to leave.”
― quote from Enrique's Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother


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