Dupage Policy Journal

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) recently spoke up regarding the "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States" executive order, signed by President Donald Trump on Jan. 27.

Hultgren called the order "overly broad" in a statement released Jan. 30. While criticizing the order, he pointed out his own record of fighting to strengthen America's security policies.

“Unfortunately, the president's executive order is overly broad and its interpretation has been inconsistent and confused," he said. "This has led to unintended consequences, like the barring of legal permanent residents and the rejection of Syrian Christians at the airport, a religious minority that was supposed to be protected by the executive order."

Hultgren pointed out the lengthy process that refugees already endure when trying to migrate to the U.S. A refugee family may wait 18 months or more while the vetting process clears them for entry. He also expressed his belief that the current process will be confirmed during the four-month review of refugee visa policies.

“Keeping America First means keeping our principles first — both compassion and security," Hultgren said. "To remain the world's shining city on a hill and beacon of hope to many, we should have our arms open to those who are fleeing oppression and seeking safety, not turning them away at the door."