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On the recordFebruary 1, 2017
No, they are refugees but it is true that only in the case of Palestinian refugees are second, third, and fourth generation members considered refugees.
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Robert Wexler
Florida

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Wexler clarifies the refugee status of Palestinians in response to Connolly's question.

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