But the State Department
cannot be silent and must be an outspoken voice for human rights, even
to our allies. Mr. Tillerson appears not to appreciate America's role as a beacon of
light around the world that stands up for the rule of law and human
rights. This is especially troubling, as President Trump's order last
Friday to suspend America's refugee programs is an attack on everything
for which our country stands. President Trump's order has made us less
safe by playing into ISIS's propaganda, casting our fight against
terrorism as a fight against an entire religion. That is not who we are
as a nation.