“The safety and security of the American people must be a top priority,” Shelby said in a statement. “I have always supported a rigorous review of our vetting process for those who cross our nation’s borders, and I am pleased that President Trump has appropriately modified his executive order to achieve this critical goal. I look forward to working with the Trump Administration and my colleagues in Congress to keep our citizens safe from any individual seeking to enter our nation and do us harm.”
Alabama’s newest senator, who replaced Jeff Sessions, Luther Strange calls the new order “a proactive, comprehensive approach.”
“Protecting Americans and securing the homeland are solemn obligations of the President,” weighed-in Strange. “The latest executive order takes a proactive, comprehensive approach, and gives us clarity about what steps are being taken to protect our communities. I applaud the President for taking action, and I look forward to working further on keeping America free from violent terrorists.”
