by Stephen Dina at The Washington Times
President Biden bowed to intense pressure from his political left flank Monday and raised the cap on refugees the U.S. can accept this year to 62,500, more than quadrupling the number his predecessor had set.
Mr. Biden admitted the move was largely symbolic, and his administration won’t actually be able to admit that many people. Still, he said the declaration was worthwhile as a down payment on U.S. prestige and future refugee admissions.
“It is important to take this action today to remove any lingering doubt in the minds of refugees around the world who have suffered so much, and who are anxiously waiting for their new lives to begin,” he said…
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