What the candidates said during Thursday's Democratic debate

On the second night of debates in Miami, 10 more candidates sought to set themselves apart from the crowded field.

Ten more Democratic candidates gathered Thursday for the second of two presidential primary debates in Miami. Like the previous night, the hopefuls spoke about a range of issues ⁠— including taxes, health care, climate change, guns and immigration ⁠— as they sought to distinguish themselves from the crowded field.

Here's a roundup of key quotes from each of the candidates.

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