Democratic debate night: Mother of five makes implores Hillary and Bernie Sanders 'help migrant families.'

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This is the emotional moment Lucia Quiej, who is originally from Guatemala, revealed her children had not seen her deported husband for three years during a live Democratic debate

...if is every person living in the US other than the Native American is an off spring of an immigrant somewhere down your genealogy, why is there so much hostility against immigrants who are following the example of your fore bearers

This is the emotional moment an immigrant revealed her children had not seen her deported husband for three years during a live Democratic debate.

Lucia Quiej, who is originally from Guatemala, addressed Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton with the issue during Wednesday's event in Miami, Florida.

Lucia Quiej - asks Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton at Wednesday's debate
    Mother-of-five's husband denied political asylum before being deported
    Asked what the duo would do to reunite families that had been torn apart
    Presidential candidates said they would do 'everything' they could to help families.'

 

Touching footage from CNN showed Ms Quiej standing nervously as she opened up about her family's situation at the event.

Presenter Enrique Acevedo can then be seen translating the two candidates' answers into Spanish so Ms Quiej could understand.

Sanders was the first to react, claiming he would do 'everything' he could to help the immigrant's family. 

He added: 'The essence of what we are trying to do is to unite families not to divide families.' 

Clinton then addressed Ms Quiej, stating that she wanted the mother to know 'how brave... you are for coming here with your children to tell your story'. 

She added: 'This is an incredible act of courage that I'm not sure many people really understand... you're doing your best to support your children but it is time to bring families together. 

   

    

Viewers took to Twitter to commend Ms Quiej's bravery, with one user labelling it the 'most touching moment' of the elections.

'I don't think there is any doubt that we must do more to let stories like yours be heard more widely so that more Americans know what the human cost of these policies are.'

Clinton added that she would also do everything she could to prevent other families from facing similar situations.  

Viewers took to Twitter to commend Ms Quiej's bravery, with one user labeling it the 'most touching moment' of the elections.

Rebecca Smith wrote: 'What a powerful display of bravery tonight by Ms Quiej. There is a devastating human cost 2 #immigration policies.'

  
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The debate also saw Clinton refuse to entertain a question about her email scandal and whether she would drop out of the race if she is indicted. The presidential candidates are pictured at the event

 
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Sanders likewise avoided taking a stance on whether the controversy was a blimp on the radar or a worthy issue and instead changed the subject to climate change and wealth inequality

Chris Newman added: 'This was amazing moment. Cool to know that both campaigns are actively seeking Lucia Quiej's endorsement' (sic).

And another user, known only as Ismael, said: 'Lucia Quiej is engraved into my heart. This most touching moment in #Election2016.'

The debate also saw Clinton refuse to entertain a question about her email scandal and whether she would drop out of the race if she is indicted

Sanders likewise avoided taking a stance on whether the controversy was a blimp on the radar or a worthy issue and instead changed the subject to climate change and wealth inequality.

Both candidates were speaking ahead of Tuesday's primary in the state.  

Courtesy: Mail