In the wake of the murders in Paris and in Beirut last week. people in America. in Europe. and throughout the world are fearful. Millions of Syrians are fearful as well. terrified by the reality of their daily lives. terrified that their last avenue of escape from the horrors of ISIS will be closed. and terrified that the world will turn its back on them and their children. Some politicians have already moved in that direction. proposing to close our country for people fleeing the massacre in Syria. but with millions of Syrian refugees already in Europe. already carrying European passports. already able to travel to the United Statesand with more moving across Europe every daythat is not a real plan to keep us safe. and that is not who we are. We are a country of immigrants and refugees. a country made strong by our diversity. a country founded by those crossing the sea. fleeing religious persecution and seeking religious freedom. We are not a nation that delivers children back into the hands of ISIS murderers because some politician doesnt like their religion. and we are not a nation that backs down out of fear. Our first responsibility is to protect this country.
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