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US quits UN global compact on migration, says it'll set its own policy
2017-12-03
Another good move against the Soros/EU/UN/Obama agenda
[CNN] The United States notified the United Nations that it will no longer take part in the global compact on migration, saying it undermines the nation's sovereignty.

The US has been a part of the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants since it was formed last year. The declaration aims to ensure the rights of migrants, help them resettle and provide them with access to education and jobs.

It calls for the negotiation of a global compact on migration, which is expected to be adopted next year.
Yeah...NO
In explaining its withdrawal Saturday, the US said the pact contains provisions that are inconsistent with the nation's immigration policies. While the US is proud of its leadership on migration and refugee issues, the global approach is not compatible with the nation's sovereignty, according to Nikki Haley, the US ambassador to the UN.

Haley said Trump made the decision, and emphasized that Americans should determine their own policies on immigration.

"Our decisions on immigration policies must always be made by Americans and Americans alone," she said. "We will decide how best to control our borders and who will be allowed to enter our country."

The UN General Assembly president expressed regret at the US decision, saying no one nation can manage international migration alone.
We want manage our own, We are not subject to your rules
"The role of the United States in this process is critical as it has historically and generously welcomed people from all across the globe and remains home to the largest number of international migrants in the world," UN General Assembly president Miroslav Lajčák said in a statement.

"As such, it has the experience and expertise to help ensure that this process leads to a successful outcome."

The US participation in the process started last year "following the Obama Administration's decision to join the UN's New York Declaration on Migration," according to the United States Mission to the UN.

The withdrawal comes days before a global conference on migration that starts Monday in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Posted by:Frank G

#8  President Trump is gradually taking apart the pieces of our UN relationship with the poisonous ones first.

And I’ve noticed that each UN organization he pulls us out of, we also stop paying for. I look forward to discovering how much he will have reduced spending this fiscal year.
Posted by: trailing wife   2017-12-03 21:34  

#7  Good
Posted by: DarthVader   2017-12-03 18:56  

#6  Dave D. — I think that President Trump is gradually taking apart the pieces of our UN relationship with the poisonous ones first. Like slowly cooling the pot of water with the frog in it until it freezes. This avoids a bunch of hue and cry.
Posted by: Alaska Paul   2017-12-03 17:03  

#5  A good first step. Next: separate ourselves from the Useless Nations entirely.
Posted by: Dave D.   2017-12-03 15:35  

#4  Good move. Now let's quit providing whatever our share of money is that goes towards crap like this. I want to reduce our deficit!
Posted by: Raj   2017-12-03 14:29  

#3  Thank you for posting this, Frank. Bless that man, who is clearing the mines deliberately planted by his predecessor with all due haste.
Posted by: trailing wife   2017-12-03 14:13  

#2  Are you tired of winning yet?
[ ] Yes
[X] No
Posted by: Thuck Spolet6074   2017-12-03 11:30  

#1  Sovereign nations governing themselves. What a concept!
Posted by: Abu Uluque   2017-12-03 11:27  

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