Nanette Barragán actually said...

"I think we, as Americans, need to come together to welcome everybody with open arms and not let the immigration issue become a wedge issue."

"That is why I am proud that Congress passed a continuing resolution which allows evacuees to receive refugee benefits, like temporary housing, employment training, and medical care."

"This resettlement mission requires a whole-of-community approach."

"As Operation Allies Welcome progresses, Congress must work, continue to work with both Federal and non-Federal partners to meet the needs of evacuees and advance this resettlement mission."