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Iraq | |
Thousands of Iraqis Apply to Live in US | |
2007-11-15 | |
Jolles told The Associated Press that 6,700 of them applied this year for resettlement, including 4,662 seeking to resettle in the U.S. A U.S. State Department spokesman in Washington declined immediate comment. The U.S. plans to admit 12,000 Iraqi refugees in a year's time. But only 450 were let in last month - less than half the monthly average needed to reach the target. The Bush administration has conceded a moral obligation to assist Iraqi refugees, but the slow pace of admissions has sparked criticism from refugee advocates and lawmakers. The blame has been placed on bureaucratic slowdowns - including bickering between the State Department, which is in charge of refugee resettlement, and Homeland Security, which must screen all refugees for admission. Those from Iraq are subjected to additional security checks because of fears of terrorism. | |
Posted by:Steve White |
#3 Interpreters [who are not double agents] and those who've stuck their necks out for our guys, along with immediate family, of course. The rest can do it the old fashion way, through Mexico City. |
Posted by: Procopius2k 2007-11-15 08:43 |
#2 No problem with our taking refugees as long as they're vetted, with preference to those who actively helped us. But let's work on the improving conditions in Iraq, so that these refugees can feel safe returning home. The religious, political, cultural, and tribal social order of Iraq is so antithetical with the ideal here anyway.. personal freedom, independence of thought, and liberties taken with personal responsibility to our communities and society.. The "citizens" of Iraq were raised with an National Gubmint acting like the Big Jefe in their lives. The demoC'raps will probably love to promise them Cradle to Grave hand outs for votes, just like Saddam did. |
Posted by: Red Dawg 2007-11-15 07:49 |
#1 Then the next generation starts believing the BS about supposed US targeting of Iraqi civilians, and security goes to hell. Reminder: religious minorities are persecuted in 100% of Muslim majority countries, yet they want special treatment in the West. |
Posted by: McZoid 2007-11-15 02:56 |