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On the recordJune 19, 2018
I do not think anyone could dispute that that looks at these numbers globally and see how much the United States of America, the most capable country of receiving refugees--how many we are taking in.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the U.S. responsibility in accepting refugees compared to global needs.

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