Pittenger: York Teen Illustrates Need for Travel Restrictions
Statement
Issues: National Security
Tonight, Congressman Robert Pittenger (NC-09) and Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced legislation to restrict travel to Syria and other global hot spots where foreign terrorist organizations are active and recruiting new members.
"This troubled young man from York County could have traveled to Syria, received training from ISIS, and with a valid passport, returned home to carry out a terrorist attack," said Congressman Pittenger, Chairman of the Congressional Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare. "With ISIS actively recruiting via social media, we must enhance our ability to identify and intercept those individuals who wish to bring harm upon their fellow Americans."
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