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Chris Coons: We need to recalibrate humanitarian assistance from being emergency and temporary to recognizing that a whole generation…

On the recordMay 16, 2016
We need to recalibrate humanitarian assistance from being emergency and temporary to recognizing that a whole generation of Syrians will likely grow up in the midst of conflict.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons calls for a shift in humanitarian aid strategy for long-term support in Syria.

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