On the recordMarch 14, 2017
the U.S. is currently engaged in major military action with other nations against Raqqa, and there has been a prediction that that might lead to another 400,000 refugees out of the area.
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Kaine discusses the potential refugee crisis from military actions in Raqqa.
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