Singer Bono Calls for Swift Action on Refugee Plight

Rock singer and human rights activist Bono urged star-struck U.S. lawmakers to rethink America’s response to refugee crises the world over, and to do more to assist those fleeing violence, repression, famine and disaster. "I feel like the American people are very concerned," the U2 lead singer told VOA as he arrived on Capitol Hill. Then, he added, "It’s hard to get stuff done, isn’t it, around here [Washington]?" Moments later, Bono addressed a Senate panel that...

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