We also heard claims that this is somehow unconstitutional. However,
there is no free-floating global right of people around the world to
come to this country. President Trump's order is nothing more than a
temporary pause on migration from countries with very weak state
institutions or which sponsor terrorism, while the President and the
administration take a more thorough review of our vetting procedures
and the refugee program as a whole. Secretary Kelly has stated that it does not apply to green card
holders. Secretary Mattis is reportedly advising that the long-term
policy accommodate Iraqis with a documented history
of serving with our troops, which I obviously support. In fact, a temporary pause for security evaluations is so sensible
that in November 2015, after the Paris terrorist attacks, even the
minority leader suggested that ``a pause may be necessary.'' It wasn't
beyond the pale then, and it is not now. Moreover, the people who are
enforcing our laws on the frontlines agree with President Trump. The
union for Border Patrol and Customs Enforcement agents has stated that
they support this order and two other related immigration orders. Yet here is the minority shedding crocodile tears over President
Trump's immigration refugee policy, but where were those tears for the
last 8 years when President Obama's foreign policy created all of these
refugees? Where were the tears when President Obama overthrew the
Government of Libya with nothing to follow? Where were the tears when
President Obama withdrew from Iraq, leaving that country to fend off
Iran and the Islamic State?
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