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Gov. Nixon statement on refugees

Statement

By: Jay Nixon
By: Jay Nixon
Date: Nov. 16, 2015
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Issues: National Security Immigration

Gov. Jay Nixon today issued the following statement regarding refugees:

"The safety of Missourians is my highest priority, and the terrorists who were involved in planning and perpetrating the attacks in Paris must be caught and brought to justice," Gov. Nixon said. "The screening process for refugees is the responsibility of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and I call on our federal partners to implement the strongest possible safeguards to protect our state and nation."


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