We must stand firm in our role as world leaders and as part of an international coalition dedicated to bringing down ISIS. We must stand for the values that have always been paramount in the United States. and one of those values is opening our doors to those seeking safety. We cannot turn our backs to the humanitarian crisis facing the Syrians refugees. They are fleeing a conflict they are not responsible for and want no part in. They have lost their homes. their jobs. and members of their families. The only thing that many of them are seeking is a chance to start over. The vast majority of these refugees are women and children. Even more importantly. agencies involved with allowing them to enter will prioritize survivors of violence and torture and those with severe illnesses. If we can do it safely. verifying the identities and backgrounds of those seeking safety here in the United States. and developing systems to ensure that we dont let in anyone seeking to harm us. then we must help these refugees. It is not just our responsibility as a world leader. it is the right thing to do as a nation of immigrants. While we cant remove every risk. we do have an intensive screening process in place. and refugees receive the greatest scrutiny of any individual coming here. The FBIs Terrorist Screening Center. the Department of Homeland Security. the Department of State. the Department of Defense. and the National Counterterrorism Center are all involved in the process of clearing these people. As recent events have shown us. the threat of ISIS is real.
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