We gave notices to leave immediately the countries where these Americans were within, and unlike the previous administration, we actually have a number. We actually have identified the number of people in the region who have requested help. We are in direct contact and engagement with them. And you have to keep in mind there's a few thousand people who have requested assistance to come home in comparison to the millions who we understand are in the region. (38:53–38:59)
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