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On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
If Aleppo then falls into the hands--back into the hands of Assad, estimates are, we could see another 500,000 refugees show up in Turkey, which would just be devastating, for many reasons.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine warns of a potential refugee crisis if Aleppo falls to Assad.

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