Eighteen Missouri Senators Urge Gov Nixon to Not Accept Syrian Refugees

Several State Republican Senators are urging Governor Jay Nixon to not accept Syrian refugees seeking entrance into Missouri following the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. 18 Republican Senators including Senator Dan Brown of Rolla who serves portions of the Lake Area are asking the Governor to deny entrance in order to protect Missourians from individuals who may seek to infiltrate the U.S. in order to carry out terrorist attacks. In a statement released Monday (16) Nixon said quote “The safety of Missourians is my highest priority…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” unquote.
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