In a statement posted on Facebook Sunday, Stefanik, R-Willsboro, called the order “rushed and overly broad.”
She said it was Congress’s role to write immigration laws.
“Our first role as the federal government is to protect our
national security, and I believe we need to work in Congress to reform and
strengthen our visa vetting process,” her statement said.
“I strongly urge the president to work with Congress moving
forward as we reform our immigration system to strengthen our homeland
security.”
So her main complaint is that Congress wasn't notified and if it had been tweaked a little bit it would have been all good.
As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Stefanik
said she advocates for Iraqis and Afghans who have served side by side as U.S.
allies to be prioritized for visas.
Does that mean screw the rest of them?
Back to the notification thing. Want to link this Josh Marshall story.
The White House worked with senior staffers on the
House Judiciary Committee to draft the order. But those staffers, who work
ultimately for Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), didn't tell their
bosses. In other words, they secretly collaborated with White House staff
without informing the members of Congress they work for. Indeed, the
administration went so far as to have them sign non-disclosure agreements
swearing them to secrecy!
President Bannon doesn't need you Elise.
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