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“I said, we should allow no Syrian refugees into the country, not even women or children.” quote by Lawrence O'Donnell
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“I said, we should allow no Syrian refugees into the country, not even women or children.”

Lawrence O'Donnell

About This Quote

Source Television: The Last Word, MSNBC, 2021

The speaker opposes all Syrian refugees, rejecting even vulnerable groups.

In simple terms: Refugees are wholly rejected.

Key Takeaway

Consider humane, evidence‑based refugee policies.

Themes

immigration human rights prejudice

Mood

skeptical empathetic

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • asylum applications
  • community integration
  • policy debate

Key Concepts

xenophobia policy humanitarianism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the moral implications of blanket bans?
  • How do such views affect international relations?
A Different Perspective

Humanitarian concerns are ignored.

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