No Thanks Obama… 22 Sitting GOP Governors Rebel Against Obama Over Syrian Refugees

November 17th, 2015

Awake Goy

The growing number of governors rejecting Syrian refugees comes after
reports that one of the suspects in Friday’s Paris terrorist attacks,
which killed more than 120 people, had entered Paris by masquerading as a
Syrian refugee.
~ Michelle Fields

The number of Republican governors who have called for the rejection
of the relocation of Syrian refugees in their states continues to climb.

Currently, the GOP Governors of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida,
Georgia, Illinois, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan,
Mississippi, Massachusetts, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma,
Tennessee, Texas, New Jersey, Kansas and
Wisconsin have all rejected Obama’s resettlement plan.

That means 22
sitting GOP governors have rejected Obama’s plans–and only nine sitting
GOP governors haven’t come out against the plan.

In addition, Kentucky’s
governor-elect Matt Bevin is publicly opposed to the plan as well, which
means when he is sworn in as the next governor of Kentucky there will
be at least 23 states with GOP governors opposed to Obama’s Syrian
refugee resettlement plan.

That’s also all in addition to New Hampshire
Gov. Maggie Hassan–a Democrat–coming out against President Obama’s
plans.

Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin
released a statement saying: “I am calling upon the President to
immediately suspend the program pending a full review of its security
and acceptance procedures. The State of Wisconsin will not accept new
Syrian refugees.”

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal went so
far as to sign an executive order allowing Louisiana officials and law
enforcement agencies to prevent Syrian refugees from resettling in the
state.

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback did the same. Brownbeck said:

It is imperative that we take action where the White
House has not.

I have therefore directed all state agencies,
departments, boards or commissions not to participate or assist in the
relocation of Syrian refugees to Kansas.

It is unfortunate that we must
take this step to protect the safety of Kansans, but the federal
government cannot guarantee that Syrian refugees coming to America would
not be part of a terrorist organization seeking to harm our citizens.

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin said:

The Obama administration
needs to assure the public that the background checks they are doing are
rigorous, and that American lives will not be endangered in the
process.

Until then, I call on the Obama administration to suspend any
Syrian refugees into the United States.

During these uncertain times the
Obama administration needs to make sure those entering the United
States are not terrorists.

Gov. John Kasich of Ohio said in a statement that he, “doesn’t
believe the U.S. should accept additional Syrian refugees because
security and safety issues cannot be adequately addressed.”

On Hugh Hewitt’s radio program on Monday, New Jersey’s Chris Christie said America shouldn’t take any Syrian refugees–even orphans–into the U.S.

“I do not trust this administration to effectively vet the people who
are proposed to be coming in, in order to protect the safety and
security of the American people, so I would not permit them in,”
Christie said.

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said he is opposed as well. Bryant said in a statement:

I’m currently working with the Mississippi Department of
Public Safety and Mississippi Office of Homeland Security to determine
the current status of any Syrian refugees that may be brought to our
state in the near future.

I will do everything humanly possible to stop
any plans from the Obama administration to put Syrian refugees in
Mississippi.

The policy of bringing these individuals into the country
is not only misguided, it is extremely dangerous. I’ll be notifying
President Obama of my decision today to resist this potential action.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has asked for resettlement to be
suspended, saying: “Today I’m asking the federal government to suspend
placements in Tennessee until states can become more of a partner in the
vetting process.”

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory said: “We
have an act of war going on that could come to our country and my job
as governor is to protect the people of our state while also showing
empathy to those people who are being harmed by terrorists.”

Idaho’s Gov. Butch Otter said on
Monday: “While I understand that immigration and refugee resettlement
are authorized under federal law, I am duty-bound to do whatever I can
to protect the people of Idaho from harm.”

Maine Gov. Paul LePage said that
it’s irresponsible for the United States to accept refugees. “Remember
9/11? I think some people came through Maine, and they did a lot of
damage in New York,” said LePage “I think we’ve got to be very diligent,
very on top of this issue.”

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said in a statement: “While I understand
the danger and persecution many are facing in the Middle East, it is
important that our state and our nation consider the safety and security
of Nebraskans and Americans first in any refugee resettlement efforts.

The terrorist attacks that occurred over the weekend in Paris are a
solemn reminder of the reach and strength of ISIS and their agents.”

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker told
reporters Monday: “No, I’m not interested in accepting refugees from
Syria… I would need to know a lot more than I know now before I would
agree to do anything.”

Governor-elect Matt Bevin of Kentucky said Monday in a statement: “My primary responsibility as Governor of Kentucky
will be to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth. This is why I am
joining with other governors across the country in opposing the
resettlement of Syrian nationals until we can better determine the full
extent of any risks to our citizens.”

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has also rejected Syrian refugees. He said
in a statement: “Michigan is a welcoming state and we are proud of our
rich history of immigration… But our first priority is protecting the
safety of our residents.”

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said in a statement that his state would stop taking in Syrian refugees. Rauner said:

Our nation and our state have a shared history of
providing safe haven for those displaced by conflict, but the news
surrounding the Paris terror attacks reminds us of the all-too-real
security threats facing America.

We must find a way to balance our
tradition as a state welcoming of refugees while ensuring the safety and
security of our citizens.

Therefore, the state of Illinois will
temporarily suspend accepting new Syrian refugees and consider all of
our legal options pending a full review of our country’s acceptance and
security processes by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday that “given the horrifying events
in Paris last week, I am calling for an immediate halt in the placement
of any new refugees in Arizona.”

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent a stern letter to President Obama saying
that his state, which has dealt with the threat of ISIS, will not accept
Syrian refugees.

“Neither you nor any federal official can guarantee that Syrian
refugees will not be part of any terroristic activity,” Abbott wrote.
“As such, opening our door to them irresponsibly exposes our fellow
Americans to unacceptable peril.”

“The threat posed to Texas by ISIS is real,” Abbott added. “ISIS
claimed credit last May when two terrorist gunmen launched an attack in
Garland, Texas. Less than two weeks later, the FBI arrested an
Iraqi-born man in North Texas and charged him with lying to federal
agents about traveling to Syria to fight with ISIS.”

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said in a statement: “Indiana has a long
tradition of opening our arms and homes to refugees from around the
world but, as governor, my first responsibility is to ensure the safety
and security of all Hoosiers.”

The statement continued: “Unless and
until the state of Indiana receives assurances that proper security
measures are in place, this policy will remain in full force and
effect.”

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley wrote in a statement that, “after full
consideration of this weekend’s attacks of terror on innocent citizens
in Paris, I will oppose any attempt to relocate Syrian refugees to
Alabama through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.”

Gov. Nathan Deal of Georgia suspended the resettlement of Syrian
refugees, arguing that “a halt in refugee admissions and critical review
of the screening process will help ensure the safety of Georgians and
Americans.”

Gov. Rick Scott of Florida asked House Speaker Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI)
to, “Please take any action available through the powers of the United
States Congress to prevent federal allocation toward the relocation of
Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect
our homeland security.”

“As Governor I will oppose Syrian refugees being relocated to Arkansas,” Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said on Monday.

Breitbart News reached out to every single Republican Governor in
America to ask their stance on the relocation of Syrian refugees in
their state.

The following governors did not respond to a request for
comment: New Mexico’s Susan Martinez, North Dakota’s Jack Dalrymple,
Nevada’s Brian Sandoval, South Dakota’s Dennis Daugaard, and Matt Mead
of Wyoming.

But not all Republicans who have spoken out so far have rejected
Syrian refugees. Three governors have refused to follow the lead of the
majority of Republican governors.

When Breitbart News reached out to Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, Herbert’s
press secretary sent a statement that did not say whether or not he will
allow Syrian resettlement in his state, but that the Governor will work
to ensure the safety of the people of Utah. Herbert spokesman Jon Cox
said in an email:

Gov. Herbert joins with those who mourn the recent
terrorist attacks in Paris, France. In the wake of these attacks, the
governor will aggressively pursue a course of action that provides for
the safety and security of Utahns.

The governor has directed the Utah
Department of Public Safety to immediately reevaluate the security
checks currently used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department
of State, and the Department of Homeland Security as part of Utah’s
refugee program.

The highest duty of a governor is to protect public
safety. Working together with our congressional delegation, the governor
will diligently assess these security protocols, and if warranted,
implement a change in state policy.

Utahns are well known for our
compassion for those who are fleeing the violence in their homeland, and
we will work to do all we can to ease their suffering without
compromising public safety.

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad says that
he is concerned about the refugees, but is unwilling to close Iowa’s
borders. He added that he doesn’t believe that states have the authority
to deny the refugees.

“I don’t know that the states have the authority to decide whether or
not we can take refugees– this is a federal program,” Branstad said.
“But I share the concern of the other governors about the safety and
welfare of our citizens after what we saw happen in Paris.”

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley hasn’t said no to Syrian
resettlement, but she said that: “If we think in any way South
Carolinians are in danger, we will change our policy.”

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has yet to decide, but has promised to make a careful decision.

“We have been in contact with the Obama administration,” Hogan said
Monday. “We are going to make a very reasoned and careful decision about
what we do here in Maryland.”

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