People understand the plight of those fleeing the Middle East. but they also want basic assurances for the safety of this country. We are a compassionate nation. We always have been. and we always will be. But we also must remember that our first priority is to protect the American people. We can be compassionate. and we can also be safe. That is what the bill that we are bringing up tomorrow is all about. It calls for a new standard of verification for refugees from Syria and Iraq. It would mean a pause in the program until we can be certain beyond any doubt that those coming here are not a threat. It is that simple.
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