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| http://joewilson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilson-applauds-passage-of-american-safe-act | Wilson Applauds Passage of American SAFE Act | 2015-11-19 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Republican | House | SC | Joe Wilson | W000795 | joewilson.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after voting to strengthen our screening process for refugees and protect American families: "On Friday, our nation watched in horror as Paris endured multiple murderous attacks by Islamist radicals. My thoughts and prayers go out to the citizens of France, the oldest ally of the United States. In the last month, the Islamic State is responsible for murdering 224 innocent civilians on a Russian jetliner, murdering more than 40 in suicide bombings in Beirut, and in multiple attacks in Paris, killing 129 innocents. It is clear that the Islamic State knows no boundary or restriction when it comes to attacking liberty around the world and has announced that it is targeting Washington and Rome,"Wilson said. "The President plans to admit thousands of Syrian refugees across our borders, despite warnings from Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and FBI Director James Corney that it is impossible to thoroughly screen refugees. "We can be compassionate to refugees seeking freedom and a better life, but, in doing so, cannot risk the safety and security of American families. I was grateful to vote in favor of H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act, legislation that would develop the strongest national security vetting process in history to protect American families." The House passed H.R. 4038 by a vote of 289 to 137. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |