He expressed his conviction to continue to continue that tradition by allowing refugees to resettle, make a home, find employment, start a business, pay taxes and enrich communities across the state.
Furthermore, Gov. Wolf noted that refugees seeking to resettle in America are subject to the highest level of security check.” The U.S. accepted hundreds of thousands of Jewish and Vietnamese refugees fleeing violence and persecution during the World War II and Vietnam War, respectively.
“We should continue to help those we can while taking care to protect our commonwealth and our country, just as we have done for hundreds of years. To reject refugees outright emboldens the message of those who seek to inspire hatred… I am dismayed that America is sharply reducing its commitment to extend a hand of hope and freedom to vulnerable families across the world. But I remain committed to ensure – to the fullest extent possible – that Pennsylvania continues our founding traditions of tolerance and acceptance,” said Gov. Wolf.
