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On the recordDecember 9, 2013
If this number of refugees were residing in a wealthy part of our country like California that is rich in resources, it would be an enormous strain.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy highlights the strain of refugees on poorer countries compared to wealthier areas.

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