Nikki Haley Says The GOP Needs To 'Look In The Mirror'
Nikki Haley Says The GOP Needs To 'Look In The Mirror'
by Samantha Lachman at the Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nikki-haley-state-of-the-union_5696503be4b086bc1cd5f161
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WASHINGTON -- South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who gave the GOP's response to President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address Tuesday evening, confirmed on Wednesday that she was talking about businessman Donald Trump when she said Republicans must resist following "the angriest voices" in debates about immigration.
Matt Lauer asked Haley during an appearance on NBC's "Today" if she was referring to the candidate, who has called for a "complete shutdown" of all Muslims entering the United States.
"He was one of them, yes," Haley responded. "A lot of what we're trying to do is say those angry voices are not helpful. If we have citizens who are law-abiding, who love our traditions, who do everything to be productive citizens in America. They should feel welcome in this country."
Lauer pointed out that some conservatives criticized Haley, who is the daughter of Indian immigrants, for urging other Republicans to take a less hostile position on immigration. She said in her speech that "we must not let in refugees whose intentions cannot be determined" but that "properly vetted" immigrants should be admitted "regardless of their race or religion."
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