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Ted Strickland: “My administration and Ohio would welcome innocent Iraqi civilians who are fleeing their war-torn country.”

On the recordFebruary 22, 2007
My administration and Ohio would welcome innocent Iraqi civilians who are fleeing their war-torn country.

Editor's note · Context

Governor Strickland clarifies his stance on accepting Iraqi refugees, indicating support for those fleeing violence.

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