Goodlatte Applauds Executive Action to Strengthen National Security

Statement

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on President Trump's executive action to strengthen national security by closing gaping holes in the refugee program and other components of the immigration system:

"The primary duty of the federal government is to keep Americans safe. Today, President Trump has begun to fulfill this responsibility by taking a number of critical steps within his authority to strengthen national security and the integrity of our nation's immigration system. As ISIS terrorists have vowed to use the immigration system to inflict harm, it's imperative that we know who is coming and going from our country. National security officials have repeatedly warned that we dramatically lack the resources and information to fully vet refugees from countries of concern, like Syria.

"Unlike his predecessor, I am pleased that President Trump is using the tools granted to him by Congress and the power granted by the Constitution to help keep America safe and ensure we know who is entering the United States. It's sensible to hit pause on admitting foreign nationals and refugees from countries where adequate screening cannot occur, and it's long past time for the completion of the Entry-Exit system in order to crack down on those who overstay their visas. I look forward to continue working with President Trump to ensure the safety and security of our great nation."

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