That is why we fear this
executive order may do more to help terrorist recruitment than improve
our security.'' They said that on the 29th of January, just 4 days ago. At least four times this week, Mr. Leader, we asked for the
consideration of H.R. 724, which rescinds and defunds the refugee ban. The Speaker said, when he took office initially--and he repeated this
year--that we were going to have an open, transparent process and that
we would consider the important issues of the day on this floor, with
an opportunity for every Member of this House to offer alternatives. I know the committee would not report it out, but this is a critical
issue to our country, to our safety, and to our values; and I ask the
gentleman:
Is there a possibility that you would bring to the floor next week or
the week thereafter--preferably next week--H.R. 724 so that the Members
of this House--the people's Representatives--could speak to this
critically important issue consistent with the observations of Senator
McCain and Senator Graham?