We really have demonstrated that our
ideals and values as a nation apply to those who came to our shores. The list goes on and on, from Yugoslavia to Viet Nam, to Somalia, and
many other places where the United States has shown that we are a
caring nation. Now comes this new President who says: It is America
first; we are going to redefine this refugee policy. Well, this redefinition of America around the world is something that
many of us believe is just plain wrong. These Executive orders were
issued by President Trump without consultation with even his own
Cabinet members who have been appointed. Those in the area of national
security, for example, weren't consulted before these Executive orders
went into effect. When I talked to the Department of Homeland Security
and Customs and Border Protection, it turns out they were given
instructions at the last minute as to how to treat passengers coming
into international terminals over the weekend. I know what happened at O'Hare. Over 130 people were stopped and
detained and questioned, and some were never allowed to board planes in
other countries, and some were returned to those countries.
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