Written by Connie Larkman
United Church of Christ
United Church of Christ
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In a statement released Nov. 17, "Not Terrorists; Not Tourists: Refugees are Human Beings," UCC and Disciples executives speak out against the current comments from many politicians — including the governors of 24 states who say they will not accept Syrian refugees for resettlement — along with members of Congress and U.S. mayors, who want the Obama administration to rethink the refugee policy, which will admit 10,000 Syrians in 2016.
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