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Pelosi Statement on Passage of Republican Syrian Refugee Legislation

November 19, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the passage of the Republican Syrian Refugee legislation:

"Despite the haste with which this bill was rushed to the floor, and the decision not to whip Members, the vote outcome reflects the values of the religious and humanitarian groups that want to ensure the safety of our country and extend the hand of friendship to those fleeing ISIS and the violence in Syria.

"I am confident that in the unlikely scenario that this bill comes back to the House, we would sustain a presidential veto.

"This outcome is a real tribute to the leadership of Ranking Member Bennie Thompson and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, who through their Democratic alternative and their presentations to our Caucus made clear that, as elected representatives, we can ensure our national security and our national values at the same time."

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