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Nearly 12 million people have been displaced by the conflict in Syria. As Americans, we can't sit idly by. That's not who we are.
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President Obama (@POTUS) September 28, 2015

We've provided more than $4.5 billion in humanitarian aid to help meet the needs of those impacted by the Syrian conflict.
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President Obama (@POTUS) September 28, 2015

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We're also increasing the number of Syrian and other refugees we admit to the U.S. to 100,000 per year for the next two years.
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President Obama (@POTUS) September 28, 2015

But this isn't just about what I can do as President. Every single one of us - from citizens to NGOs - can help refugees find safe haven.
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President Obama (@POTUS) September 28, 2015

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HEADS UP: First Lady Michelle Obama will be on Stephen Colbert’s show tonight on CBS at 11:30PM EST

Tomorrow, the First Lady joins @GlamourMag to talk about girls' education. Ask your Qs now using #LetGirlsLearn. http://t.co/DmO0AIyvBM
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The First Lady (@FLOTUS) September 28, 2015

In school I learned to apply cultural&historical context.#62MillionGirls dont have that chance 62milliongirls.com http://t.co/YV9NsCoxUP
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kerry washington (@kerrywashington) September 27, 2015

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BREAKING: Spending bill to avert government shutdown easily clears Senate hurdle.
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The Associated Press (@AP) September 28, 2015

MORE: Senate votes 77-19 to advance stopgap budget bill after GOP drops attempt to defund Planned Parenthood: apne.ws/1MC6i0l
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The Associated Press (@AP) September 28, 2015

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I was all smiles because I got to go to school and be myself. #62MillionGirls don't have that chance. Let's end that. http://t.co/GyVi7XPoWZ
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Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) September 27, 2015

In school I learned to love Sherlock Holmes stories. #62MillionGirls don’t have that chance. 62milliongirls.com http://t.co/byLKuhdjnp
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Coldplay (@coldplay) September 28, 2015

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Obama at United Nations: We must stamp out ‘apocalyptic cult’ ISIS nbcnews.to/1Fwuvpt http://t.co/0aUKFEffZv
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NBC News (@NBCNews) September 28, 2015

At U.N., Obama takes Russia to task for actions in Ukraine, Syria wpo.st/9o1d0 |EMPR News
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Euromaidan PR (@EuromaidanPR) September 28, 2015

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@DonnaBrazile talks how @POTUS & @ViolaDavis are carving out opportunities for Black women trib.al/3AHtRM8 http://t.co/kzcWDxcETl
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Essence Magazine (@essencemag) September 27, 2015

CNN will let Joe Biden into debate even if he declares his candidacy that day bit.ly/1ViDtxA http://t.co/kfFHHR10dp
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Talking Points Memo (@TPM) September 28, 2015

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