Vitter Bill Would Stop Influx of Syrian Refugees

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U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) today introduced legislation that would stop the influx of refugees from Syria until verification safeguards are in place to confirm that each refugee arriving is not here to pose a threat to this country. At least one of the terrorists in last Friday's Paris attacks was confirmed to have entered France by posing as a Syrian refugee.

"We need to make sure that every person stepping onto American soil is exactly who he says he is, and right now we don't have the necessary verification safeguards in place to make that determination, not by a long shot. My legislation will help protect Americans here at home," said Vitter. "As a sanctuary city, New Orleans already attracts illegal immigrants, and now with Obama's directive to invite 10,000 unconfirmed Syrian refugees into our country, Louisiana is at even greater risk for potential terrorist threats. That is absolutely unacceptable, and I will continue fighting to implement all necessary measures in order protect Louisianians."

In September, Vitter sent a letter to President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry demanding detailed information on protocols in place to protect Americans and Louisianians from potentially violent Syrian refugees, citing concerns with insufficient federal oversight in relation to Syrian refugees coming to the United States.

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