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Barack Obama: World Refugee Day is a solemn occasion for the United States to join our partners in the international community in…

On the recordJune 18, 2015
World Refugee Day is a solemn occasion for the United States to join our partners in the international community in recognizing the dignity, value, and potential of every one of these lives.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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