Hispanic Caucus Chair Rips Cain’s Border Fence Joke

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Democratic Rep. Charlie Gonzalez on Monday lashed out against Herman Cain’s electrified border fence “joke.”

“Words have consequences, both in shaping ideas and inspiring actions. Whether or not he made his comments in jest, Mr. Cain’s words show a lack of understanding of the immigration issues our country is facing and a staggering lack of sensitivity,” Gonzalez said, CNN reports.

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