Some Republican Lawmakers Say Trump Travel Ban "Poorly Explained"
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Some Republican lawmakers are expressing concerns about President Donald Trump's executive order cracking down on immigration.
GOP Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and Tim Scott of South Carolina say in a joint statement that "the manner in which these measures were crafted and implemented have greatly contributed to the confusion, anxiety and uncertainty of the last few days."
Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania says that while he supports increased vetting, "Unfortunately, the initial executive order was flawed -- it was too broad and poorly explained."
And Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas says that he supports thorough vetting, but does not support restricting the rights of lawful permanent residents. Moran adds, "Furthermore, far-reaching national security policy should always be devised in consultation with Congress and relevant government agencies."
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