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WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump stressed Monday that the "attempted mass murder attack in New York City, the second terror attack in New York in the last two months, once again highlights the urgent need for Congress to enact legislative reforms to protect the American people."
"First and foremost, as I have been saying since I first announced my candidacy for President, America must fix its lax immigration system, which allows far too many dangerous, inadequately vetted people to access our country," Trump said in a statement.
He indicated that "today's terror suspect entered our country through extended-family chain migration, which is incompatible with national security."
He added that his Executive action to restrict the entry of certain nationals from eight countries, which the Supreme Court recently allowed to take effect "is just one step forward in securing our immigration system."
Trump noted that "Congress must end chain migration," stressing his determination "to improve our immigration system to put our country and our people first."
"Second, those convicted of engaging in acts of terror deserve the strongest penalty allowed by law, including the death penalty in appropriate cases," he continued.
Trump stressed that "America should always stand firm against terrorism and extremism, ensuring that our great institutions can address all evil acts of terror." (pickup previous)
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