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“Donald Trump has addressed many times that his main concern is making sure that we have a system in place that we completely lack now, which is, those countries that tend to train and export and harbor terrorists where we do not have proper vetting are places where we're going to need to have…” quote by Kellyanne Conway
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“Donald Trump has addressed many times that his main concern is making sure that we have a system in place that we completely lack now, which is, those countries that tend to train and export and harbor terrorists where we do not have proper vetting are places where we're going to need to have better vetting. And he's made that very clear.”

Kellyanne Conway

About This Quote

Source Speech: Press briefing, Donald Trump, 2017

The speaker emphasizes the need for stronger vetting systems to prevent terrorist threats from countries that train and export terrorism.

In simple terms: We need better vetting to stop terrorist threats.

Key Takeaway

Improve vetting processes now.

Themes

security terrorism policy government risk management

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

policy political security

When to use this quote

  • border security
  • intelligence agencies
  • policy making
  • international diplomacy

Key Concepts

national security counterterrorism immigration control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can vetting be made more effective without infringing rights?
  • What resources are needed for robust vetting?
A Different Perspective

Implementation may face political resistance and resource constraints.

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