Clinton Says Taking in Refugees is "Who We Are as Americans"

NBC ^ | 11/17/15

[Sybeck1]

Dallas, Texas - Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton said that the United States should accept Syrian refugees because it is a fundamental part of our country's identity and "we have always welcomed immigrants and refugees."

"We can't act as though we're shutting the doors to people in need without undermining who we are as Americans," Clinton said at a campaign stop here Tuesday.

The former secretary of state stressed that vigilance is a key component in vetting incoming refugees, but strongly opposes "hateful rhetoric" used by Republicans who do not want to accept refugees following the terrorist attacks in Paris that left 129 dead and hundreds more injured.

So far, governors in more than rwo dozen states have said they oppose, refuse or wish to temporarily suspend the resettlement of Syrian refugees

Nearly 2,000 refugees from Syria have relocated to the United States since 2012, the New York Times reports and President Barack Obama has said that the U.S. will accept about 10,000 more.

Clinton also used the opportunity to assert her experience with foreign policy. She told the crowd of about 1,500 that the recent attacks in Paris and Beirut remind us "America is not just electing a president, we are also electing a Commander-in-Chief."

Earlier Tuesday, Speaker Paul Ryan called for a "pause" in the Syrian refugee program and legislation to address this may come as soon as this week.

Clinton underscored that admitting refugees was a long-standing tradition in our nation, saying "we have made people feel that if they did their part, they sent their kids to school, they worked hard, there would be a place for them in America."

[mowowie]

But stupid is what you leftist freaks are hillary.

[Jim Robinson]

Why not? You (Hillary) and Obungo/Kerry, et al, undermine America every damned day.

[txrefugee]

If all immigrants were sure to vote Republican would Hillary say that? We all know the answer to that.

[EQAndyBuzz]

I think the Clinton Foundation should finance all these refugees.

[Telepathic Intruder]

No, it’s not very American to invite people into your cities who hate your fellow countrymen and want to destroy their way of life.

[DoughtyOne]

It's who she is. It's not who we are.

U. S. Citizens will die if we let these people in. That is unacceptable to anyone who shares my love of my fellow citizens.

Hillary Clinton and the Left couldn't care less about the U. S. Citizen. That party and it's leaders are about 90 degrees off course.

After the events in Paris on 11/13, I will be adding
this to my posts for the next week. I'm certain our
turn is coming again soon. We stand united against
Islamic extremists.

Some music for reflection if the mood strikes you.
Courtesy of: Kartographer
beautiful [02:23]

An honorable mention also goes out to Lassana Bathily , a Muslim immigrant from Mali.
Mr. Bathily sheltered customers at the Jewish Deli and helped police by providing info
on the terrorists, and providing the location of survivors in the deli.
Courtesy of: Tijera_Slim

[bestintxas]

Maybe she wants the women coming in to assist Bill’s problem lighting cigars.

[kcvl]

Hillary has a few homes she could keep at least a few dozen of them! NO, they never are expected to do what they expect of the normal everyday Americans! They think they are special. They make the laws/rules and we are supposed to follow them. They get top notch security for their big ole’ a*ses!

[Redleg Duke]

What? STUPID?

[moehoward]

Look Hill, We’ve denied practically no one for a hundred years, you don’t even have to come in legally, and pinky swear we’ll let more in later. But for now we’re taking a break.

[kcvl]

"hateful rhetoric" used by Republicans

[bluejean]

When all that’s left of the USA is ghettos and muzzie shanty towns and slaves, the liberals will have the world they want.

[WILLIALAL]

Also check out immigration policies towards Russia after WW1, primarily bolsheviks.

[kcvl]

"America is not just electing a president, we are also electing a Commander-in-Chief."

And it ain't you b*itch~! The 3am phone call went unanswered! You were sleeping!

[frankenMonkey]

You first, Hill...

[The Toll]

“African Nationals with Ebola are my favorite” claimed the Democrat Presidential hopeful, between denials of her numerous felonies.

[TexasFreeper2009]

stupid and gullible is who we are? speak for yourself Clinton!

[Jane Austen]

Hillary is wrong. We have not always welcomed immigrants and refugees who actually are invaders and want to destroy us. Hillary is evil.

[chris37]

You do not speak for me, you babbling, lying f***ing moron.

[realcleanguy]

Remember, the 9/11 hijackers have valid passports and visas issued to them in 1997 and 1998. This is what the WH would call “vetted out”. Even though they all used false names. Folks this is the leadership we have in Washington DC. What more do we need? Why are they still on power?