Their communities are being deliberately targeted, and it is important to remember that the Christian communities in Syria, as well as in Iraq, are both ancient communities that have long had their roots in the region.
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Ros-Lehtinen emphasizes the deliberate targeting of ancient Christian communities in Syria and Iraq.
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