American patriots must continue to march and protest against Trump's discriminatory aggression.
Oh, we will. Trump hasn't seen anything yet. He will dismantle the USA over our dead bodies. The ******* scumbag.
Careful what you wish for.
Hey Lucy, did you know that not ONE refugee has committed an act of terror here? Your sig is hilarious.
Not quite true.
'“There are individuals who came a long time ago before our modern procedures, but since Sept. 11, all we have had is conspiracies - not only by refugees, but in fact by U.S.-born persons, other kinds of immigrants. It’s really an equal opportunity world,” he added.
Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), chairman of the subcommittee, asked Rodriguez, “You don’t count conspiracies?”
“They’re not actual acts of violence. They were effectively disrupted by U.S. law enforcement, is my point, sir,” Rodriguez responded.
Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) told Rodriguez about a
report done by Fordham University Law School’s Center on National Security on ISIS prosecutions in the U.S.
“They looked at all ISIS prosecutions in the United States and determined that of those involved in that, 18 percent were refugees or asylees. Shouldn’t that be of enormous concern to all of us?” Vitter asked Rodriguez.
“Without a doubt. Yes,” Rodriguez responded.
“My question is: Isn't that a very big percentage? 18 percent.” Vitter asked a moment later.
“One percent would be a big percentage. This is an area of significant concern,” Rodriguez said.
“Now a few minutes ago, you touted and made a big deal in your testimony, or perhaps in response to a question, that since 9/11 there has been no person who came in as an adult in the refugee program who was convicted of a violent terrorist offense. Now that’s great, but that was a very carefully crafted statement. There are many people who came in as adults in the refugee program who’ve been convicted of terrorist offenses, correct?” Vitter asked.
“That is correct,” Rodriguez replied.
“Now, we’re all happy that those plots were disrupted, but in terms of security threats possibly posed by the refugee program, those cases are darn relevant, aren’t they? Just as relevant as a successful violent attack?” Vitter asked.
“Oh, sure they are, and they inform a number of the improvements that we made over the years. Many of those cases involve admissions that took place a while ago, and even in the last four to five years, there have been significant changes in the way that we vet refugees that makes a difference,” Rodriguez said.
“So, just to clarify your earlier statement, again you touted nobody came in through the refugee program as an adult who committee a violent act, but there sure were those who came in, who were convicted of terrorist offenses,” Vitter said.'
DHS Official Admits: ‘Many’ Refugees Have Been Convicted of Terrorist Offenses in U.S.
