American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015

Floor Speech

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Mr. Speaker, I rise before you with the words that are inscribed on our Statue of Liberty that reflects our history of a nation of what America is, should be, and to become to many people regardless of nationality, ethnicity, and creed (religious belief). We are a nation of Native

Americans, descendants of slaves, and immigrants. Historically, these words have not always reflected the true meaning of freedom through time and periods of conflict.

The American Safe Act is a bill that attempts to infuse fear on Americans about terrorism and would lead to slowing down the process of resettlement in the Syria and Iraq region for the most vulnerable refugees possibly for years to come.

History is a tool that we should always learn from and always seek to build on the existence of our past to make America better and not a spectator on the wrong side of history.

Remember what was said about the Japanese Americans during World War II, when they were placed in internment camps. Fear was the reason and rationale as to why specific citizens were looked on as enemy aliens that needed to be put away to protect our national security and make America safe from danger of foreign influences.

Remember what happen to immigration quotas and restrictions of Jewish refugees fleeing from a holocaust in Europe. Where American polls were suggesting to not allow German and other political refugees from entering America due to fear and concern of possible entry of German agents among refugees.

What about the Haitians and Africans who are turned back or returned to their country of origin while seeking refuge in America?

Mr. Speaker, Deja vu all over again, yes we should be cautious and yet wise in our decisions that are temper with compassion and not fear to reject a people in their greatest hour of need.

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