Al Franken: “I think this executive order actually makes us less safe as a country.…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2017

I think this executive order actually makes us less safe as a country. I agree with Senator McCain and Senator Lindsey Graham that this has provides propaganda for ISIS and for Jihadists. This is not America. We welcome refugees. Refugees from Syria are fleeing terrorism. And this is, to me, was a terrible idea and a terrible idea that was executed very badly.

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Al Franken

Democratic · Minnesota

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Senator Franken expresses his opposition to President Trump's travel ban and its implications for national safety.

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Al Franken: “I think this executive order actually makes us less safe as a country. I agree with Senator McCain and Senator Lindsey…”

Editor's note · Context