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John McCain: I hope that you and Dr. Hicks might have an opportunity to go to the refugee camps on the Turkish border and hear from…

On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
I hope that you and Dr. Hicks might have an opportunity to go to the refugee camps on the Turkish border and hear from the now 25,000 people who have fled their homes who have been subject to systematic murder, rape, and torture, and you might have a little bit different view as to the efficacy of non-lethal assistance and diplomatic and economic measures.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the dire situation of refugees to question the effectiveness of non-lethal aid.

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