For us that means and maybe for U.S. policy, yes, it has been survivable so far but, A, we need to stem the flow and, B, we need to find ways to get those people starting to go back either in a resolved Syria or safe havens, you know, get the flow reversed.
Tim Kaine: “For us that means and maybe for U.S. policy, yes, it has been survivable so far but, A, we need to stem the flow and, B…”
On the recordFebruary 24, 2014
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Kaine emphasizes the need for urgent action on Syrian refugees and U.S. policy.
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