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Hudson: Senate Democrats are Politicizing National Security

Statement

Date: Jan. 20, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Immigration

Today, U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-08), co-author of the American SAFE Act, released the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked debate on the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act:

"Americans are anxious about the administration's ability to properly vet thousands of refugees from Syria and Iraq -- and rightfully so. I'm disappointed Senate Democrats have ignored these concerns and the glaring vulnerabilities -- pointed out by President Obama's own security experts -- and have chosen to politicize our national security. The bottom line is Republicans and Democrats came together in the House in a veto-proof majority to protect our national security, but Senate Democrats won't even entertain a serious debate. I'll continue to work to address this problem to help keep terrorists out and the American people safe."


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