Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, earlier today I joined members of my
community to discuss the impact of President Trump's Muslim and refugee
ban. I wanted to read from a statement given by one of my constituents who
participated in the discussion today. Her name is Nureed. She wrote:
I have always been grateful for being an American and for
the sacrifice my parents made to afford me my American Dream. Yet, every day, since the Republican nominee for President
was announced, I have feared for my safety and the safety of
my little children. I hold my breath every day praying that the day will not
come that I need to flee my home for fear of retribution or,
worse, because of my faith.