Durbin, Padilla Engage In Refugee Consultation With Biden Administration

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"The Trump Administration dismantled the refugee resettlement infrastructure and hindered the United States' efforts to accept our fair share of the world's refugees. But thanks to the work of the Biden Administration, the total number of refugee arrivals in FY23 has already more than doubled the previous year's. For FY24, the President has again set a goal of resettling 125,000 refugees, which we strongly support. And if the current pace of admissions is sustained over the coming year, we will be able to reach that goal--which would mark a 30-year high in refugee resettlement. The world continues to face an unprecedented refugee crisis, and we remain committed to working with the Biden Administration to restore the United States as a global leader in providing safety to families and children in danger."

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