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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPaul Ryan hearts Trump's compassionate Muslim ban
Its not just rank-and file Republicans trying to duck the issue. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) hasnt said a peep. His counterpart, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), is one of the handful who did respond to Trumps action ― by supporting it, while simultaneously saying America is a compassionate nation.
Our number one responsibility is to protect the homeland. We are a compassionate nation, and I support the refugee resettlement program, but its time to reevaluate and strengthen the visa vetting process, Ryan said. This is why we passed bipartisan legislation in the wake of the Paris attacks to pause the intake of refugees. President Trump is right to make sure we are doing everything possible to know exactly who is entering our country.
It was just months ago that Ryan was condemning Trumps campaign trail threat to institute a Muslim ban. Back then, when few expected Trump to win the election, Ryan said targeting immigrants didnt reflect Americas fundamental values.
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Paul Ryan hearts Trump's compassionate Muslim ban (Original Post)
Miles Archer
Jan 2017
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dalton99a
(81,493 posts)1. As expected.
dalton99a
(81,493 posts)2. Looks like a fucking raccoon.
LisaL
(44,973 posts)3. Well, of course he is. No wonder somebody tried to add him to wikipedia
under invertebrates.
oldtime dfl_er
(6,931 posts)4. I heart anyone
who hates this man as passionately as I do.
gademocrat7
(10,658 posts)5. Eddie Munster is deplorable.
HopeAgain
(4,407 posts)6. Compassionate in a I don't give a shit about people sort of way... n/t
JI7
(89,249 posts)7. fucking douchebag