Rep. Stephen LynchVerified account

The stark increase in global forced displacement coupled with devastating terror attacks in #Paris #SanBernardino #Beirut #Ankara #Brussels

Have led to policy debate in the U.S. over how best to prevent terrorists from infiltrating our legitimate immigration processes.

Critical & necessary examination that must entail fact-based oversight of existing immigration and border security policies across the board

In the interests of #nationalsecurity, it must be undertaken in a manner that continues to reflect our longstanding international commitment

as a signatory to 1951 Geneva Refugee Convention, to protecting highly-vulnerable individuals who are fleeing from persecution & violence.

.@RepRussell and I recently traveled on an oversight mission to #Turkey, #Jordan, and #Lebanon

We assessed and even participated in the vetting processes required for Syrian refugee resettlement to the United States.

We discovered that the vast majority - about 70% - are not even interested in resettlement at all.