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28 states refuse Syrian refugees - AL, MI, TX, LA, AR, IN, IL, MA, MS, OH, FL, WI, NC, AZ, ME, NH...
The Hill ^ | November 16, 2015 | Jesse Byrnes

Posted on 11/16/2015 9:47:39 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife

"Slamming the door in their faces would be a betrayal of our values," [Obama] said.

Six Republican governors have announced that Syrian refugees won't be allowed to resettle in their states in the wake of last week's terrorist attacks in Paris.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley issued statements Sunday saying that they wanted to prioritize the safety of the residents in their states. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott; Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a GOP presidential candidate; Arkansas Gov. Gov. Asa Hutchinson; and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence joined them on Monday.

"Michigan is a welcoming state and we are proud of our rich history of immigration," Snyder said, according to the Detroit Free Press. "But our first priority is protecting the safety of our residents."

The governor had previously said he was working with the Obama administration on plans to resettle Syrian refugees, with at least 200 already relocated by one agency, according to the newspaper.

Snyder said his state wouldn't allow for any Syrian refugees until the Department of Homeland Security reviewed its procedures for accepting migrants, according to the Free Press.

Alabama currently has a single refugee processing center, in Mobile, approved by the State Department, but it hasn't relocated any Syrian refugees, according to Bentley's office.

“The acts of terror committed over the weekend are a tragic reminder to the world that evil exists and takes the form of terrorists who seek to destroy the basic freedoms we will always fight to preserve," Bentley said in his statement.

"I will not place Alabamians at even the slightest, possible risk of an attack on our people," he added.

"The threat posed to Texas by ISIS is very real," Abbott wrote in a letter Monday urging President Obama to halt his plans, pointing to a foiled ISIS-inspired plot in Garland, Texas, in May, among other incidents.

"A Syrian 'refugee' appears to have been part of the Paris terror attack. American humanitarian compassion could be exploited to expose Americans to similar deadly danger," Abbott wrote.

"All departments, budget units, agencies, offices, entities, and officers of the executive branch of the State of Louisiana are authorized and directed to utilize all lawful means to prevent the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the State of Louisiana while this Order is in effect," Jindal wrote in an executive order issued Monday.

"The Louisiana State Police, upon receiving information of a Syrian refugee already relocated within the State of Louisiana, are authorized and directed to utilize all lawful means to monitor and avert threats within the State of Louisiana," he added.

"As Governor I will oppose Syrian refugees being relocated to Arkansas," Hutchinson tweeted.

"Indiana has a long tradition of opening our arms and homes to refugees from around the world but, as governor, my first responsibility is to ensure the safety and security of all Hoosiers," Pence wrote in a statement. "Unless and until the state of Indiana receives assurances that proper security measures are in place, this policy will remain in full force and effect."

A top aide to Obama said Sunday that the Obama administration still plans to allow 10,000 Syrian refugees into the U.S. over the next year despite the Paris attacks.

"We had very robust vetting procedures for those refugees," White House Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said on Fox News.

"There are women and children, orphans of this war, and I think we need to do our part along with our allies to provide them a safe haven," Rhodes added.

The plan to allow the Syrian refugees into the U.S. has faced fresh criticism after the attack that left 129 dead and hundreds more injured. At least one suspect reportedly slipped into France among asylum seekers.

Obama maintained during remarks earlier Monday at the G-20 meeting in Turkey that the U.S. would continue to accept the refugees, including Syrians, only after "rigorous" security screenings.

"Slamming the door in their faces would be a betrayal of our values," he said.


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To: proust
Based upon lists plus posts here...

301 posted on 11/16/2015 4:56:11 PM PST by BigEdLB (Congress will have blood on their hands if anything happens because of the Iran appeasement)
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To: RitaOK

Shout it from the mountain tops Rita. God bless you as we recover America, the Constitution as the Supreme Rule of Law, and our freedom from the Leftist tyrants.

:)


302 posted on 11/16/2015 4:57:18 PM PST by Jim W N
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To: Aleya2Fairlie

Governor-Elect Bevin Statement on Resettlement of Syrian Refugees in Kentucky

Frankfort, KY - Today, Governor-Elect Bevin made the following statement regarding the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Kentucky:

“The recent terrorist attacks in Paris serve as a warning to the entire civilized world that we must remain vigilant. It is imperative that we do everything in our power to prevent any similar attack by evildoers from taking place here in America.

My primary responsibility as Governor of Kentucky will be to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth. This is why I am joining with other governors across the country in opposing the resettlement of Syrian nationals until we can better determine the full extent of any risks to our citizens.”


303 posted on 11/16/2015 4:58:23 PM PST by pattty (Palin 2016!)
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To: pattty

When does Bevin take office?


304 posted on 11/16/2015 4:59:23 PM PST by BigEdLB (Congress will have blood on their hands if anything happens because of the Iran appeasement)
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To: BigEdLB

Great job!!!


305 posted on 11/16/2015 4:59:44 PM PST by proust (Texan for Trump!)
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To: proust

:) Green, Weasels - Yellow Montana, clueless (see my thread) and red - The good guys


306 posted on 11/16/2015 5:01:09 PM PST by BigEdLB (Congress will have blood on their hands if anything happens because of the Iran appeasement)
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To: CAluvdubya

Amodei is one of those who thinks as long as he votes like a conservative on guns and taxes, no one will bug him about anything else.


307 posted on 11/16/2015 5:01:29 PM PST by Read Write Repeat (Not one convinced me they want the job yet)
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To: BigEdLB

December 8th.


308 posted on 11/16/2015 5:02:12 PM PST by pattty (Palin 2016!)
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To: BigEdLB

Add Idaho


309 posted on 11/16/2015 5:02:13 PM PST by BigEdLB (Congress will have blood on their hands if anything happens because of the Iran appeasement)
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Governor Christie,

Why don't I see New Jersey on that list?

310 posted on 11/16/2015 5:03:19 PM PST by novemberslady
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To: pattty

My update map will show Ky in stripes. Hang on for 3 weeks. They hopefully dalay tactic until then.


311 posted on 11/16/2015 5:03:20 PM PST by BigEdLB (Congress will have blood on their hands if anything happens because of the Iran appeasement)
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To: novemberslady

Anyone call his campaign?


312 posted on 11/16/2015 5:03:47 PM PST by BigEdLB (Congress will have blood on their hands if anything happens because of the Iran appeasement)
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To: humblegunner

Well said.


313 posted on 11/16/2015 5:04:41 PM PST by Eaker (The Bates Motel. Ain't nuthin' like it.)
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To: sweetiepiezer

I thank you for the link, very much!!


314 posted on 11/16/2015 5:04:45 PM PST by RitaOK ( VIVA CRISTO REY / Public education is the farm team for more Marxists coming)
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To: BigEdLB
Anyone call his campaign?

No one should have to.
315 posted on 11/16/2015 5:05:01 PM PST by novemberslady
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To: BigEdLB

Glad to hear about Idaho.


316 posted on 11/16/2015 5:05:36 PM PST by Art in Idaho (Conservatism is the only Hope for Western Civilization.)
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To: BigEdLB
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3361194/posts
Idaho Thread
317 posted on 11/16/2015 5:05:41 PM PST by BigEdLB (Congress will have blood on their hands if anything happens because of the Iran appeasement)
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To: Duchess47

They are still there. Just called again.


318 posted on 11/16/2015 5:06:01 PM PST by Read Write Repeat (Not one convinced me they want the job yet)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Put them all in DC.


319 posted on 11/16/2015 5:06:32 PM PST by SoFloFreeper
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To: Jim 0216
Helps make me glad I moved to AZ.

Good to have you here!

320 posted on 11/16/2015 5:08:54 PM PST by azishot (Everyone is entitled to my opinion.)
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