Today’s
attempted mass murder attack in New York City—the second terror attack
in New York in the last two months—once again highlights the urgent need
for Congress to enact legislative
reforms to protect the American people.
First
and foremost, as I have been saying since I first announced my
candidacy for President, America must fix its lax immigration system,
which allows far too many dangerous, inadequately
vetted people to access our country. Today’s terror suspect entered
our country through extended-family chain migration, which is
incompatible with national security. My Executive action to restrict
the entry of certain nationals from eight countries, which
the Supreme Court recently allowed to take effect, is just one step
forward in securing our immigration system. Congress must end chain
migration. Congress must also act on my Administration’s other
proposals to enhance domestic security, including increasing
the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, enhancing
the arrest and detention authorities for immigration officers, and
ending fraud and abuse in our immigration system. The terrible harm
that this flawed system inflicts on America’s security
and economy has long been clear. I am determined to improve our
immigration system to put our country and our people first.
Second,
those convicted of engaging in acts of terror deserve the strongest
penalty allowed by law, including the death penalty in appropriate
cases. America should always stand firm against
terrorism and extremism, ensuring that our great institutions can
address all evil acts of terror.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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