It is to repeal the ban
entirely. The President has called for what he has termed ``extreme
vetting,'' but the truth is that our vetting procedures are already
thorough and rigorous. It takes as long as 24 months for a refugee to
make it through the process and come to the United States. The entire
screening process takes place outside the United States. So it doesn't
pose a threat to people here in America. In my home State of New Hampshire, the President's Executive order
has caused shock and profound concern, especially in our business and
academic communities, as well as in our immigrant communities. T.J. Parker is the CEO of PillPack, a company that employs nearly 400 people
in Manchester, which is the largest city in New Hampshire. He said on
Monday: ``This ban is wrong and goes against our values as a company
and as Americans.''
He continued: ``I'm also deeply concerned about any measures that
could discourage talented individuals from studying and working in the
U.S.''
The Union Leader newspaper reported yesterday that more than 700
refugees who settled in New Hampshire over the past decade are from the
seven countries singled out in the Executive order and would have been
banned from entry. These immigrants are not Iraqis, Somalis, Sudanese
or Syrians. They are proud loyal members of our diverse American
family. Many of them have spouses or children still in refugee camps,
and they hope to be united with their families. The President's order
has now slammed the door on these hopes. Yesterday the Associated Press in New Hampshire reported on Dr.
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