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gollygee

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Mon Nov 16, 2015, 10:25 AM Nov 2015

Rick Snyder: No more Syrian refugees in Michigan

Horrible man.

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2015/11/15/snyder-suspends-efforts-settle-syrian-refugees/75825736/

LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder's decision to suspend efforts to bring Syrian refugees to Michigan in light of the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday has sparked controversy and launched the state into the national debate of how to protect U.S. citizens while providing a haven for those who desperately need help.

Snyder's office released a statement Sunday saying the state would not be accepting any Syrian refugees until the U.S. Department of Homeland Security fully reviewed its procedures.

"Michigan is a welcoming state and we are proud of our rich history of immigration," Snyder said in the statement. "But our first priority is protecting the safety of our residents."

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Rick Snyder: No more Syrian refugees in Michigan (Original Post) gollygee Nov 2015 OP
Two guesses as to which party he belongs to - and the first guess does not count (as we used to say) pampango Nov 2015 #1
Michigan is a welcoming state, now get the fuck out. Initech Nov 2015 #2
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