ABC’s Raddatz to McConnell: How Is Trump’s Order ‘Consistent with American Values?’
EXCERPT:
RADDATZ: "In the past, you’ve called the Muslim ban completely and totally inconsistent with American values. The president says this is not an outright Muslim ban, even if this is temporary, how is this order consistent with American values?"
MCCONNELL: "Well, if they’re looking to tighten the vetting process, I mean who would be against that? But I am opposed to a religious tests. The courts are going to determine whether this is too broad."
RADDATZ: "So it sounds to me like you are opposed to certain parts of this. If we’re detaining or holding back people who have helped Americans in the fight."
MCCONNELL: "Well, obviously I’m against that."
RADDATZ: "A religious test then you’re opposed to certain parts of this."
MCCONNELL: "Look, the president has a lot of latitude to try to secure the country. And I’m not going to make a blanket criticism of this effort. However, I think it’s important to remember, as I said, a lot of Muslims are our best sources in the war against terror."




