Argumentative Essay On Iraq Refugees

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In the backdrop of the recent terror attacks in Paris, Republicans are up in arms against the program that facilitates Syrians fleeing the civil war in their country to seek refuge in the United States. Republicans argue that the current program is filled with gaps as far as verifying and certifying refugees are concerned.
On the 19th of November, the house passed a resolution enabling the U.S. security and intelligence agencies to take a closer look at refugees from Iraq and Syria. The White House had already threatened to veto the Bill arguing that refugees already have to undergo extensive checks. Further, in the opinion of the White House closer scrutiny of the refugees from Iraq and Syria will not be able to suffice the purpose of making

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