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Ted Lieu: By slashing refugee admissions, President Trump damages, to me, key alliances in the ongoing fight against terrorism and…

On the recordOctober 25, 2017
By slashing refugee admissions, President Trump damages, to me, key alliances in the ongoing fight against terrorism and strengthens ISIS recruitment.
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Ted Lieu
Democratic · California

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Criticism of Trump's refugee policies impacting national security and alliances.

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