I label them as potential terrorists. We never know who will turn against us and slaughter us in our streets, homes, schools, marketplaces and hospitals.
America has not been reluctant to accept refugees. We are a nation of refugees.
But, Chair, resources are finite. The ability to assimilate large masses of people is finite. We may very well destroy ourselves in the process.
I admit to mixed feeling on this topic.
Much of Europe is already suffering from problems with immigrants. The low birth rate in many countries also contributes. The US historically has been able to absorb immigrants fairly well, but it may be a question of how big and fast an influx is. Absorption can take a generation or two.
On the other hand, these people are fleeing from a terrible situation. And they are not all terrorists, despite what some here pretend.
The West is paying the price for letting things in Iraq and Syria get to this point. Not to mention much of Africa.