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On the recordMay 18, 2010
I introduced the Refugee Protection Act of 2010, S. 3113. It brings the United States into compliance with the Refugee Convention.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy discusses introducing a bill to align U.S. law with international refugee standards.

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