November 21, 2015
Here are some sentiments from Atlanta, regarding the Syrian Paris attacks.
SENATOR JOHNNY ISAACSON (R)
Would you support a measure to strip federal funding aimed at resettling Syrian refugees in the United States?: (unanswered)
Should Congress do more to stop Syrian refugees from entering the U.S.?: MAYBE - No more refugees unless President can guarantee they aren't connected to ISIL.
SENATOR DAVID PERDUE (R)
Would you support a measure to strip federal funding aimed at resettling Syrian refugees in the United States?: (unanswered)
Should Congress do more to stop Syrian refugees from entering the U.S.?:Yes
REP. BUDDY CARTER (R)
Would you support a measure to strip federal funding aimed at resettling Syrian refugees in the United States?: "I support eliminating all funding for any federal programs that seek to resettle refugees from Syria into the United States immediately."
Should Congress do more to stop Syrian refugees from entering the U.S.?: "Yes, I am a cosponsor of the Resettlement Accountability National Security Act to prohibit the admission of refugees into the United States until Congress decides the United States is able to adequately vet the refugees and determine the likelihood of a refugee engaging in terrorist activity once in the United States. While we are a nation of immigrants, a full investigation and background checks are essential to any immigrant's path into our nation. Currently there is no way to accurately vet the Syrian refugees.
REP. SANFORD BISHOP (D)
Would you support a measure to strip federal funding aimed at resettling Syrian refugees in the United States?: (unanswered)
Should Congress do more to stop Syrian refugees from entering the U.S.?: (unanswered)
REP LYNN WESTMORELAND (R)
Would you support a measure to strip federal funding aimed at resettling Syrian refugees in the United States?:The power of the purse is a tactic the House can use to halt Syrian refugee resettlement, and it's one of the options being looked at.
Should Congress do more to stop Syrian refugees from entering the U.S.?: We are looking at various options. I've joined my colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama asking him to halt admissions of Syria/Iraq refugees, as well as cosponsored three bills that address this. What we should have done is created safe-zones in the Middle East where these refugees can go and without threatening our security here at home.
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