I applaud folks of the Islamic faith--I really applaud those who are speaking up, in some cases, at risk--at real risk to your own personal safety.

I think our President has made it clear that he believes this kind of rhetoric is dangerous, it is patently false, and it plays directly into the hands of ISIS.

If all of us would sort of abide by that, since that is part of the fabric of all of our religions, we would all be a whole lot better off on this planet.

I think, if I were giving them advice, it would be to be vocal and brave in speaking out against the kinds of abuses that we see perpetrated by ISIS.

It is highly unlikely for the process to let in any terrorists that try to come.

the United States--and our coalition forces, which now number about 60 nations--have recaptured almost 50 percent of the land that ISIS once held in Iraq and in Syria.

We believe is the greatest threat that we face.

I think we have a moral imperative here.

I think it is un-American not to accept refugees.

one of the reasons why our country was established was because of the concept and the nature of freedom of religion

this is a fight that we are going to win--the fight against ISIS.

We need to be welcoming to them.

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