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Rose Siding

(32,627 posts)
1. Sorta shows how she's not beholden when she disagrees
Fri Nov 20, 2015, 09:08 PM
Nov 2015
“We cannot allow terrorists to intimidate us into abandoning our values and humanitarian obligations. Turning away orphans, applying a religious test, discriminating against Muslims, slamming the door on every single Syrian refugee—that's just not who we are. We are better than that."

“Remember, many of these refugees are fleeing the same terrorists who threaten us. It would be a cruel irony indeed if ISIS can force families from their homes and then also prevent them from finding new ones. ...

“America’s open, free, tolerant society is described by some as a vulnerability in the struggle against terrorism. But I actually believe it’s one of our greatest strengths. It reduces the appeal of radicalism and enhances the richness and resilience of our communities.”

https://www.hillaryclinton.com/feed/hillary-clinton-just-showed-why-defeating-isis-and-welcoming-syrian-refugees-arent-opposing-ideas/

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