Mr. President. I would like to take a moment to talk about World Refugee Day. which we recently recognized. and offer some observations on the millions of refugees around the world and our efforts to aid them. Refugees find themselves in the immensely difficult position of being unable to return to their homeland. yet stuck without any place else to turn. They are often the targets of persecution due to their race. religion. political associations. or other traits that should be worthy of respect rather than a threat on ones life. The theme of this years World Refugee Day is "protection." with a particular focus on shining a bright light on the plight of refugees around the world. so that the world community takes action to ensure their safety. While refugees deserving of our attention exist in many places around the world. one area of significant concern is the refugee situation in Iraq. The U.N. estimates that over 4 million Iraqis have been displaced by violence. with 1.5 million living in Syria and over 1 million in Jordan. Iran.
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