Gov. Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio declare support for accepting Syrian refugees; de Blasio slams Gov. Chri

[LiberalElite]

Source: ABC (Local NYC affiliate)

ALBANY, N.Y. --
Rejecting Syrian refugees would be akin to "conceding defeat of the American dream," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday in a sharply worded response to those urging him to keep the refugees out of the state.

Speaking at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, the Democratic governor said efforts to reduce the threat of terrorism must be balanced with America's standing as a beacon for liberty and tolerance. He said the federal government has vowed to screen the refugees for links to terrorism.

Read more: http://abc7ny.com/politics/cuomo-de-blasio-declare-support-for-accepting-syrian-refugees;-de-blasio-slams-christie/1088862/

[Chemisse]

1. It's so good to see these states come through.

Finally some decency and courage.

[yeoman6987]

4. There are 10,000 refugees

Give them to the 18 states who want them. That is not that many per state. Why does anyone care if Alabama doesn't want refugees? The president would never send them to red states anyway. Very weird why everyone cares about states not wanting refugees.

[L. Coyote]

2. The White House tweet = Refugees have helped shape America. We can welcome ...

[center]The White House @WhiteHouse
Refugees have helped shape America.
We can welcome refugees and ensure our own safety: http://go.wh.gov/RefugeesWelcome

[bigwillq]

3. Albright is a big reason why there are refugees

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