Hill Statement on Governor Hutchinson’s Decision to Deny Syrian Refugees Asylum in ArkansasFor more information, contact: Mike Siegel, (202) 225-2506
Washington, DC,
November 16, 2015
Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the following statement in response to Governor Asa Hutchinson’s announcement on Syrian refugees: “I support the Governor’s decision for now to deny asylum to Syrian refugees in Arkansas. America needs to offer aid and support other humanitarian efforts to those seeking a life free of persecution. However, in light of Friday’s attacks in Paris and recent threats against our Nation’s capital, a plan to accept 10,000 refugees from a country with such deep ties to ISIS without a proven and effective screening process could create a substantial threat to the safety and security of the American people.” Additional Information FBI Director Admits US Can’t Vet All Syrian Refugees For Terror Ties Senators want Obama to detail plans for vetting Syrian refugees Ex-House Intelligence chairman: Refugees can’t be fully vetted |
