It is a horrific situation and, unfortunately, it will probably be reflected in the lives of so many of these people, not only throughout the rest of their lives, but maybe generations to come.
Patrick Leahy: “It is a horrific situation and, unfortunately, it will probably be reflected in the lives of so many of these people…”
On the recordDecember 9, 2013
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Leahy describes the long-term impact of the refugee crisis on affected individuals.
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