In a letter to the Tennessee House and Senate speakers, Republican Gov. Bill Lee said the state would keep accepting refugees, and that being “a safe harbor for those who are fleeing religious persecution and violent conflict is the right decision.” WPLN
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán WPLNGov. Bill Lee announced on Wednesday that Tennessee will continue to allow refugees to be resettled in the state, defying legislative leaders within his own party.
“The United States and Tennessee have always been, since the very founding of our nation, a shining beacon of freedom and opportunity for the persecuted and oppressed, and particularly those suffering religious persecution,” Lee wrote. “My commitment to these ideals is based on my faith, personally visiting refugee camps on multiple continents, and my years of experience ministering to refugees here in Tennessee.”World Relief Memphisto Lee earlier this month asking the governor to consent.
“As Christians, our savior chose to identify as an immigrant, as a refugee,” Moore said. “That’s something to take note of and consider how we treat refugees and immigrants in our communities.”In a joint statement released Wednesday, House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Senate Speaker Randy McNally made clear they oppose Lee’s decision.
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