Balancing Legitimate Refugees, Legal Pathways, and Border Security

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Balancing Legitimate Refugees, Legal Pathways, and Border Security

Newt Gingrich on Immigration Policy

In an interview on "Face the Nation," former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discussed his views on immigration policy. He believes that the US should "allow legitimate refugees to come here," but also emphasized the importance of distinguishing between legal and illegal immigration.

Gingrich highlighted the contributions of legal immigrants to America's success, citing the stories of prominent immigrants featured in his documentary "Coming to America." He believes that legal immigration, including refugees and various work permits, should be encouraged.

However, Gingrich also stressed the need to distinguish between legitimate refugees and those who simply want to enter the US illegally. He believes that asylum claims should be carefully evaluated to ensure that individuals are genuinely facing threats to their lives or freedom.

Regarding Afghan refugees who assisted the US government, Gingrich believes they deserve "an unusual level of support and treatment." He criticized the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan as "insanely disastrous" and emphasized the importance of supporting those who risked their lives alongside Americans.

Gingrich also acknowledged the need to address the issue of illegal immigration, stating that "you can't have an open border." He believes that the overreaction to immigration issues is partly caused by irresponsible policies that allowed large numbers of people to enter the country illegally.

Overall, Gingrich advocates for a balanced approach to immigration policy, emphasizing the importance of both welcoming legitimate refugees and securing the border. He believes that legal immigration is beneficial to the US and should be encouraged, while illegal immigration needs to be addressed effectively.