This Capitol belongs to you. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to place in the Record a release I
sent out over the weekend relating to President Trump's executive order
on immigration and refugees. Kaptur Statement on President Trump's Executive Order on Immigration
and Refugees
Condemns misguided mandate, invites Trump to meet with refugees who
call Ohio home
Washington, DC.--Today Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09)
released the following statement in light of confusion and
hurt emanating from President Donald Trump's Executive Order
on immigration and refugees.
``In New York harbor, not far from President Donald Trump's
office tower stands the awesome Statue of Liberty with Emma
Lazarus' immortal words, `Give me your tired, your poor, your
huddled masses yearning to breathe free.' Surely, President
Trump has read these words.
``Ancesters of the Trump and Kaptur families both passed
through that unforgettable portal as they made their way to
America as immigrants. How can we deny to others the gift of
freedom bequeathed to us?
``I support robust efforts to make America safe and secure. But a workable solution should ensure America's safety
without destroying our heritage as an immigrant nation,
dedicated to liberty and justice for all.
``President Trump's mandate will make America less safe. It
penalizes worthy individuals and actually gives terrorist
cells ammunition to use against America. This mandate puts
people at risk who have helped America in our battle against
terrorism, at home and abroad.
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