US child-separation policy debate: BBC News Review

The Trump administration has firmly defended its policy of separating children from parents who are suspected of crossing illegally from Mexico - despite widespread criticism. At a White House press conference, the Homeland Security Secretary, Kirstjen Nielsen, described the United States as a country of compassion and heart. She urged congress to change the law to resolve what she called "an illegal immigration crisis." The Democratic senator Patrick Leahy said the separation policy was damaging America's reputation abroad. [Cover: GETTY IMAGES] Quiz: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/newsreview/unit-1/session-43 Key words and phrases rebuke criticise someone for doing something wrong -Management will rebuke any member of staff who arrives late for work too often. -The ambassador was sternly rebuked for causing offense to the royal guests. backlash strong negative reaction to something -The backlash against the government's tax increase forced a policy change. -Despite the media backlash, the pop star would not apologise for what she had said. standing by supporting and defending something -The CEO is standing by the staff, despite accusations of negligence. -The manager stood by his goalkeeper even though he'd made a terrible mistake. Do you want to learn how to speak English? Then join us here on YouTube for great grammar, drama, news, study, pronunciation, vocabulary, music, interviews and celebrity videos. Every day we have a new video to help you with English. We also produce regular 'extra' videos across the week so come back every day to see what's new. MONDAY: The English We Speak TUESDAY: News Review WEDNESDAY: LingoHack THURSDAY: 6 Minute English FRIDAY: English in a Minute Please use English when you comment. For more videos and content that will help you learn English, visit our website: http://www.bbclearningenglish.com