"Nations around the world, like Canada, Australia and many others – have a merit-based immigration system. It is a basic principle that those seeking to enter a country ought to be able to support themselves financially, Yet, in America, we do not enforce this rule, straining the very public resources that our poorest citizens rely upon. .. With the help of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, we have formed a Council with our neighbors in Canada to help ensure that women entrepreneurs have access to the networks, markets and capital they need to start a business and live out their financial dreams .. America respects the right of all nations to chart their own path. My job is not to represent the world. My job is to represent the United States of America .. It is not compassionate, but reckless, to allow uncontrolled entry from places where proper vetting cannot occur, We cannot allow a beachhead of terrorism to form inside America -- we cannot allow our nation to become a sanctuary for extremists."
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Donald Trump quoted 28 February 2017, per Globe and Mail
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