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| http://barletta.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/barletta-statement-on-harrisburg-isis-arrest | Barletta Statement on Harrisburg ISIS Arrest | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | PA | Lou Barletta | B001269 | barletta.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman Lou Barletta, PA-11, today issued a statement regarding the FBIs arrest of a 19-year-old suspect in Harrisburg, accused of aiding and spreading propaganda for the terrorist organization ISIS, or the Islamic State. Barletta is a member of the House Homeland Security Committee and sits on the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. The statement is as follows: I commend the FBI for their fine work in this case, which underscores what we know already about how the Islamic State prefers to conduct its business. They will take advantage of those who sympathize with them, or have been radicalized, whether they are American citizens or new arrivals to this country. ISIS has said, American blood is the best, and we will taste it soon. And I believe them. There are so many gaping holes in our national security system that now is the worst time possible to be throwing open our doors, when we cannot know for sure who it is that we are letting in. There are flaws in our screening process, problems with our visa programs, and serious failings in our refugee program. I repeat my opposition to allowing Syrian refugees into the country and Pennsylvania while we still are unable to properly screen the applicants. We should also be taking care to monitor social media channels, because we know it is the preferred method of communication for aspiring terrorists like the one captured today. Our law enforcement professionals did an exemplary job with this arrest, but it is a reminder that they must get it right every single time in order to keep Americans safe. Terrorists only need to get it right once. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |