OFFICIALS LEGISLATION INTEREST GROUPS PUBLIC STATEMENTS COMMITTEES VETOES

Scott Votes to Ensure Terrorists and Foreign Fighters Don't Exploit Refugee Program

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

U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today voted to enact the strongest national-security vetting process for any refugee population looking to come to the United States by voting for theAmerican Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act of 2015. The measure is designed to ensure that federal law enforcement and intelligence officials prevent terrorists from infiltrating the refugee process to gain access to America.

"The United States has long been a safe haven for families and individuals fleeing oppression, war or persecution in their country," Scott said. "My heart goes out to those displaced because of conflicts like the one in Iraq or Syria. However, our first priority must be for the safety and security of our homeland. Today, the Obama administration's senior law enforcement and intelligence officials are unable to properly vet individuals applying for refugee status and ensure that applicants pose no threat to our country. Until a fail-safe system is put in place, I believe we must pause the acceptance of refugees."


Source
arrow_upward