AOC drops ‘rock bottom’ number for Afghan refugee visas

Published August 27, 2021 1:48am ET



Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez floated a high minimum number of refugee visas for Afghans fleeing their war-torn homeland — but said it is just a starting point.

The New York Democrat said a minimum of 200,000 visas are needed but quickly added “whatever amount is necessary” should be accommodated.

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