Patrick Leahy actually said...

I think your bill actually does that. I recognize the complexity of the balancing of interests here to ensure that we do not open the door to people who would want to do great harm to our country.

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Leahy supports a bill that balances refugee protection with national security concerns.

05/18/2010

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