Political Quotes

“Benjamin Franklin once famously said that those who would give up liberty for security deserve neither. My home, Dearborn, Michigan, is home to the largest population of Arab Americans in this country. They are constantly targeted very irrationally. Yet, Michigan, unfortunately, also lays claim to the Michigan Militia, which was responsible for one of the worst acts of terrorism in this country. Muslims, Arab Americans, are my neighbors. They are my friends. They are doctors, teachers, and pharmacists. They are part of this country. Policies like the Muslim travel ban have no place in the United States of America. It disrespects freedom of religion, and it is unconstitutional. National security experts have been clear that the Muslim ban has made our country less safe. In fact, strong national security policies include protecting the fundamental pillars of our democracy: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, compassion, and justice. We must stand together as Americans against unjust policies like this.”