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“I try to take the pain and find a way to use it in my work; I find that it makes the work deeper.”

Quote by Jacob Vargas

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Jacob Vargas, born on August 18, 1971, is an accomplished American actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television. more

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“AIDS was something that was put upon us [as haitians], and we were immediately identified with it. That is unfair. That is unjust. I always say, "We are all people living with AIDS." It's not like you can avoid it. It's part of our world.”

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“You can't go through life trying to please everyone.”

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“I see the sharp inequality between how Haitian and Cuban refugees are treated in Florida. Both groups come here because their lives are equally desperate. But on arrival, the Haitians are incarcerated, and some are immediately repatriated, whereas Cubans get to stay and are eligible for citizenship.”

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“I'm not saying Cubans don't deserve asylum, but if it is a national security issue, there are people who are coming from Cuba on hijacked airplanes. Why isn't that a national security issue?”

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