Governor Of Oregon Says She Welcomes Syrian Refugees In Passionate Facebook Post
While 31 governors–the majority of them in the South–have said they don’t want Syrian refugees in their state, one governor is going against that trend and saying those fleeing the Syrian civil war and ISIS are more than welcome in her state.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown, in a Facebook post, noted that America is a land of immigrants:
Click here for reuse options!The words on the Statue of Liberty apply in Oregon just as they do in every other state. Clearly, Oregon will continue to accept refugees – they bring their hopes and dreams to America, and we will continue to welcome them and open the doors of opportunity….READ MORE at LiberalAmerica
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13 responses to Governor Of Oregon Says She Welcomes Syrian Refugees In Passionate Facebook Post
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whatthe46 November 18th, 2015 at 12:09
good for her!
rg9rts November 18th, 2015 at 12:22
Not only a democrat…but …listen for the heads pop openly bi too
she has read the constitution and realizes that a lot of these refugees are professionals too
Suzanne McFly November 18th, 2015 at 12:24
Huh, imagine that. It is a woman who has the balls to stand up for what this country represents.
rg9rts November 18th, 2015 at 12:26
Pun intended ???
Suzanne McFly November 18th, 2015 at 12:32
Of course.
whatthe46 November 18th, 2015 at 12:42
yes indeed she does.
Lyndia November 18th, 2015 at 23:54
Former mayor, Harold Washington, once said, “If you want something said, get a man, if you want something DONE, get a woman.”
Boltorama November 19th, 2015 at 22:19
As a man I completely agree.
tracey marie November 19th, 2015 at 22:36
smart man.
Boltorama November 19th, 2015 at 23:32
Awww Tracey. I’m just a simple man trying to make sense of a complex world.
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Pilotshark November 18th, 2015 at 15:21
Well Gov. Brown (Oregon Brown:) you have my vote next year.
so far you have done a good job coming in and getting a handle on things.
OH great job on the Motor Voter thing as well.
Good to see someone who is not afraid of the ghost of nothing, and doing the CORRECT (AMERICAN) thing.
tracey marie November 18th, 2015 at 16:32
That’s a real American talking about America and our values and kindness.
bpollen November 18th, 2015 at 20:45
Governor Brown, you da woman!