Arguing Quote by Preston Manning
“I think on all the debate on immigration, and all of that, the class of person that should be given the benefit of the doubt is the genuine refugee that is just in real desperate strait. Some of them are in the United States illegally because of [human] trafficking. They were caught up in trafficking, and you can argue to what extent it's their fault, to what extent they didn't know what they were getting into.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public commentary on immigration, date unknown
The speaker argues that genuine refugees, especially those trafficked, deserve trust more than others accused of illegal entry.
In simple terms: Refugees caught in trafficking deserve the benefit of the doubt.
Prioritize compassion for trafficked refugees.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- asylum hearings
- NGO advocacy
- public opinion
- legal defense
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance security with compassion for trafficked refugees?
- What legal reforms protect victims without encouraging abuse?
Trafficking victims may still have legal complexities that affect policy decisions.