Czerny: "The first thing we do is we say that it's not a crisis. Migration and even taking refuge have been part of human life since the beginning." 

This migration is happening due to war in the Middle East and North Africa not because someone thinks the grass is greener on the other side of the hill. Yes, it is a crisis. Let's stick with the facts. These strangers are desparate and need our help does it matter whether the cause is of a personal nature or due to outside causes.

I get his reasons for stating it this way but it weakens his message by misstating the facts.