From: Bustamante, Jeri To: jessica [email protected] Cc: Schenone, Lauren Date: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 12:16:28 PM
Q: Were you on the White House call? Was it helpful? · Yes, I was on the call. The Obama Administration is STILL NOT GIVING US ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. · The President wants us to trust their vetting process but has given us little faith that they can properly check the background of every refugee coming into our country. · It is troubling that we cannot get information on the refugees they are sending to our states so we can make the best decision for our residents. Q: Why are you joining other governors who are blocking Syrian refugees from entering your state? · FIRST – My thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims in last week’s terror attacks in Paris. You cannot imagine anything like this happening and our president needs to do EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO ELIMINATE THE THREAT OF ISIS. · We know that at least one of the terror suspects posed as a Syrian refugee to get into France. · AND IT IS INCREDIBLY CONCERNING that President Obama is letting refugees into our country without understanding the risk these individuals may pose to our national security. Q: What are you asking the Federal Government to do? · The state can only do so much and we need Congress to step in and take immediate action to stop the President from using ANY FEDERFAL TAX DOLLARS to fund the relocation of up to 425 Syrian refugees to Florida. · AGAIN, THIS IS INCREDIBLE CONCERNING AND WE CANNOT AFFORD ANY TERRORIST ACTIVITY IN OUR NATION. From: Bustamante, Jeri To: King, Ledge Cc: Schenone, Lauren Subject: Re: Syrian refugees Date: Monday, November 30, 2015 5:45:24 PM
We are reviewing this.
Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com
On Nov 30, 2015, at 4:18 PM, King, Ledge
Hey Lauren. Any luck? Ledge From: Schenone, Lauren [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 1:59 PM To: King, Ledge
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John et al: White House sent this letter today regarding Syrian refugees. Looking for comment. Ledge From: Schenone, Lauren To: [email protected] Cc: Bustamante, Jeri Subject: FW: Syrian refugees Date: Monday, November 30, 2015 1:59:29 PM Attachments: DMCOS Letter FL 11.30.pdf ATT00001.htm
Hi Ledge, We will look into it. What’s your deadline? Thanks, Lauren Schenone Deputy Press Secretary 850.717.9282
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John et al: White House sent this letter today regarding Syrian refugees. Looking for comment. Ledge
file:///C/Users/samss/Documents/ATT00001_38 htm[1/26/2016 2:40:44 PM] From: Schutz, Jackie To: McNally, Kelly; Bustamante, Jeri Subject: Re: Fox & Friends Request Date: Thursday, November 26, 2015 11:29:55 AM
Hi Kelly,
Thanks for reaching out but I don't think we can make it work tomorrow.
Thanks,
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 26, 2015, at 11:00 AM, McNally, Kelly
Good morning and happy Thanksgiving! My apologies for bothering you on the holiday, but I wanted to check in to see whether Gov Scott may be available to join us tomorrow morning, or perhaps this weekend, to once again discuss with us about the program to resettle Syrian refugees in our country. I know he joined us about a week or so ago to discuss his stance to not accept refugees in Florida, but we would like to get his response to the most recent letter issued by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, which threatens to eliminate federal funding of the program for any state that does not allow Syrian refugees in. Please feel free to reach me via email, or at 212-301-5683 or 917-698-1834, whenever you receive this, so that we might be able to discuss details. Thanks so much, and again, Happy Thanksgiving! Regards, Kelly McNally Booker, Fox & Friends 1211 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Fl New York, NY 10036 (p) 212-301-3800 (c) 917-698-1834 This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. It is intended solely for the named addressee. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee), you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone. Rather, you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments that does not relate to the official business of Fox News or Fox Business must not be taken to have been sent or endorsed by either of them. No representation is made that this email or its attachments are without defect. From: Schutz, Jackie To: McNally, Kelly; Bustamante, Jeri Subject: Re: Fox & Friends Request Date: Thursday, November 26, 2015 11:29:53 AM
Hi Kelly,
Thanks for reaching out but I don't think we can make it work tomorrow.
Thanks,
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 26, 2015, at 11:00 AM, McNally, Kelly
Good morning and happy Thanksgiving! My apologies for bothering you on the holiday, but I wanted to check in to see whether Gov Scott may be available to join us tomorrow morning, or perhaps this weekend, to once again discuss with us about the program to resettle Syrian refugees in our country. I know he joined us about a week or so ago to discuss his stance to not accept refugees in Florida, but we would like to get his response to the most recent letter issued by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, which threatens to eliminate federal funding of the program for any state that does not allow Syrian refugees in. Please feel free to reach me via email, or at 212-301-5683 or 917-698-1834, whenever you receive this, so that we might be able to discuss details. Thanks so much, and again, Happy Thanksgiving! Regards, Kelly McNally Booker, Fox & Friends 1211 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Fl New York, NY 10036 (p) 212-301-3800 (c) 917-698-1834 This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. It is intended solely for the named addressee. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee), you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone. Rather, you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments that does not relate to the official business of Fox News or Fox Business must not be taken to have been sent or endorsed by either of them. No representation is made that this email or its attachments are without defect. From: Bustamante, Jeri To: [email protected] Cc: Schenone, Lauren Subject: Statement Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 3:33:34 PM
Hi Megan, Please include the following statement in your story and attribute to me. Thanks. “President Obama is in a hurry to relocate 10,000 Syrian refugees to America. It is now possible that at least two of the Paris attackers posed as Syrian refugees. The Governor wants to get more information about this population and has specifically pin pointed the Obama Administration’s rush to put 10,000 Syrian refugees in the United States as a security threat to our country. That is the problem the Governor wants to address immediately – not the decades-old system for accepting people who are fleeing the communist dictatorship of Cuba. As it pertains to the Cuban Adjustment Act, we know there are congressional members looking at making reforms.” Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com From: Governor Rick Scott To: A. Smith Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: Florida Homeland Security Sugestion Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 2:17:29 PM Attachments: Letter-11.16.15.pdf
Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott. Please click here to view Governor Scott’s letter regarding the request that Florida support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. For assistance with your concerns about public safety, you may wish to contact local law enforcement. Contact information can be obtained online at http://www.fdle.state fl.us/Content/getdoc/c1d2eb88-28fa-4220-b6f5-f2a97a9b712b/Criminal-Justice- Agency-Addresses.aspx For information about national efforts to ensure public safety, you may wish to contact the U.S. Department of Homeland Security at the address below.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington DC 20528 Operator Number: 1-202-282-8000 Comment Line: 1-202-282-8495
Any changes to state laws require action by the Florida Legislature. You can influence legislation by contacting your local legislative delegation. To contact your legislators and track bills as they proceed through the legislative process, please contact the Division of Legislative Information by calling (850) 488-4371 or visiting www.leg.state.fl.us.
Thank you again for contacting Governor Rick Scott. Information about the Governor's administration and initiatives can be obtained online at www.flgov.com.
Sincerely,
Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor
-----Original Message----- From: A. Smith [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 4:51 PM To: Governor Rick Scott
From: A. Smith
County: Dade
Zip Code: 33145
Phone Number:
Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, I am begging you to protect me, my children, especially my grandchildren, the rest of my family, all my good friends, and all who live here in the United States. I'm so afraid here in My home and for all the people in the world suffering from the acts of terrorism. It is torture for Florida residents to live in fear everyday and to watch terrorists destroy so many lives. I respect that our constitution gives us the freedom of religion. However, it was written almost two centuries ago when international travel and communication were not like they are today. Our founding fathers could not have anticipated how the radical Muslims can plan and travel to our country and kill thousands of non-military innocent victims. I beg of you to introduce a bill or initiate some laws to protect your citizens by following the laws that the Japanese passed to protect their people from terrorists. Please read the following article: http://chersonandmolschky.com/2015/04/13/islamic-terrorism-japan/ Thank you and may God help us, Alene Smith
From: Governor Rick Scott To: Fran Mikuta Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: Terrorism Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 2:13:24 PM
Dear Fran:
Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's Office. For information about public safety and self defense courses offered in your local area, you may wish to contact your local Sheriff's Office. Contact information can be obtained online at http://www.fdle.state fl.us/Content/getdoc/c1d2eb88-28fa-4220-b6f5-f2a97a9b712b/Criminal-Justice- Agency-Addresses.aspx
Your best source of information about national efforts to ensure public safety and combat terrorism is to contact the U.S. Department of Homeland Security at the address below.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington DC 20528 Operator Number: 1-202-282-8000 Comment Line: 1-202-282-8495
Thank you again for contacting Governor Rick Scott. Information about the Governor's administration and initiatives can be obtained online at www.flgov.com.
Sincerely,
Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor
-----Original Message----- From: Fran Mikuta [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 7:12 PM To: Governor Rick Scott
From: Fran Mikuta
County: Pinellas
Zip Code: 33704
Phone Number: 727-644-1101
Message Body: Dear Governor Scott, Thank you for standing firm by not accepting Syrian refugees. Though I wish we could save the world, we have to also know when such actions could exterminate our own existence.
Recent events have me wondering why Americans are not being taught how to defend ourselves in the event of a terrorist act similar to the ones that occurred in France. Couldn't the hundreds of people in the theater have rushed the bombers to minimize the casualties? I have no idea. There are survival skills that could have been used to reduce the casualties. But if I were in that situation, I would not have known what to do. Can't you find a way to educate us in our own homeland defense? Why must we depend on the government to protect us when it is obvious that they cannot do so at all times? You could start in our middle schools or our high schools. Go to our work places. Teach us. We are capable of learning. I will be researching this on my own but I really feel that the public should be educated. There is strength in numbers but terrorists know that we are ignorant when it comes to our own defenses.
I realize that our second amendment gives us the right to carry arms but most people do not do so because we have been so rarely threatened. I fear the threat is increasing but so many people will be vulnerable in an attack. Please teach us how to defend ourselves as a crowd in a situation such as the one in France.
The government cannot always be there to protect us. Help us learn to protect ourselves and our own communities. I believe if we were simply educated, knowledge of our readiness would naturally reduce the chances of such an attack by a terrorist - or homegrown terrorists.
Regards, Fran Mikuta From: Harrell, Sharon To: Raudales, Fany Cc: St Jean, Sharon Subject: Live call Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 12:21:27 PM
Wants to express opinion of denying Syrian refugees in FL. She believes this is a terrible thing to do. She states vetting takes a long time. She wants the Syrian refugees to come to FL. Jonna Wing 352- 726-7721 Thank you, Sharon Harrell Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor Information about the Governor's initiatives and accomplishments can be obtained online at http://www.flgov.com/helpful-information/. Sign up to receive Governor Scott’s e-mail updates at www.FLGov.com/newsletter. From: Schutz, Jackie To: Robinson, Michael Cc: Media; [email protected]; Sunburst Subject: Re: Fox Business" "Risk & Reward" Interview Request Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 7:46:32 AM
No he is not available today
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 24, 2015, at 7:21 AM, Robinson, Michael
Indiana governor sued for halting Syrian refugee resettlement. Could the Governor be available to comment during today’s 5 PM ET hour? Even via phone? http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/11/23/indiana-governor- sued-halting-syrian-refugee-resettlement/76294908/?csp=breakingnews From: Robinson, Michael Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 7:20 AM To: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]' Subject: Fox Business' "Risk & Reward" Interview Request Importance: High Deirdre Bolton is doing a live show from Paris today on the terror attacks. Was wondering if the governor could join her via satellite or via phone to talk about blocking the Syrian refugees coming here. It would be national television interview during her 5 PM ET hour. Michael Robinson Fox Business Network O 212 601 7867 M 201 248 2135 [email protected] Please check out some of Deirdre’s exclusive interviews! Billionaire investor and entrepreneur Mark Cuban: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/4443992879001 PayPal Co-Founder Peter Thiel: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/3886315682001/thiel-google-is-the-best-at-investing- in-health-science/ Pershing Square Capital CEO Bill Ackman: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/4471600087001/bill-ackman-on-chinas-economy-us- minimum-wage/ Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/3909376673001/twitter-founder-diversity-promotes- creativity/ This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. It is intended solely for the named addressee. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee), you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone. Rather, you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments that does not relate to the official business of Fox News or Fox Business must not be taken to have been sent or endorsed by either of them. No representation is made that this email or its attachments are without defect. From: Schutz, Jackie To: Robinson, Michael Cc: Media; [email protected]; Sunburst Subject: Re: Fox Business" "Risk & Reward" Interview Request Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 7:46:30 AM
No he is not available today
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 24, 2015, at 7:21 AM, Robinson, Michael
Indiana governor sued for halting Syrian refugee resettlement. Could the Governor be available to comment during today’s 5 PM ET hour? Even via phone? http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/11/23/indiana-governor- sued-halting-syrian-refugee-resettlement/76294908/?csp=breakingnews From: Robinson, Michael Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 7:20 AM To: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]' Subject: Fox Business' "Risk & Reward" Interview Request Importance: High Deirdre Bolton is doing a live show from Paris today on the terror attacks. Was wondering if the governor could join her via satellite or via phone to talk about blocking the Syrian refugees coming here. It would be national television interview during her 5 PM ET hour. Michael Robinson Fox Business Network O 212 601 7867 M 201 248 2135 [email protected] Please check out some of Deirdre’s exclusive interviews! Billionaire investor and entrepreneur Mark Cuban: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/4443992879001 PayPal Co-Founder Peter Thiel: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/3886315682001/thiel-google-is-the-best-at-investing- in-health-science/ Pershing Square Capital CEO Bill Ackman: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/4471600087001/bill-ackman-on-chinas-economy-us- minimum-wage/ Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/3909376673001/twitter-founder-diversity-promotes- creativity/ This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. It is intended solely for the named addressee. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee), you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone. Rather, you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments that does not relate to the official business of Fox News or Fox Business must not be taken to have been sent or endorsed by either of them. No representation is made that this email or its attachments are without defect. From: Governor Rick Scott To: Alex Manne Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: Afghan and Iraqi Interpreters forgotten Date: Monday, November 23, 2015 2:26:46 PM
Dear Mr. Manne, Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott regarding Afghan and Iraqi interpreters. The federal government oversees immigration, visas, deportation, green cards and citizenship. Your best sources of assistance are the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Contact information for those offices is below: U.S. Department of State Information and Customer Service 2201 C Street, NW Division MS 2260 Washington, D.C. 20520 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration www.state.gov/ Services (202) 647-4000 111 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20529-2260 National Customer Service Center (NCSC): 1-800-375-5283 For further assistance, you may wish to contact your U.S. congressional delegation. U.S. Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio can be contacted at the addresses below. The Honorable Bill Nelson The Honorable Marco Rubio Landmark Center Two 201 South Orange Avenue, Suite 350 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 410 Orlando, Florida 32801 Orlando, Florida 32801 (407) 254-2573 (888) 671-4091 [email protected] www.billnelson.senate.gov/ The person who can best answer your legal questions is an attorney. If you need assistance in locating an attorney, please call the Florida Bar’s Referral Service at 1- 800-342-8011 or visit www.floridabar.org. The Florida Bar can also provide information about sources of pro bono counsel for those unable to afford a lawyer. The U.S. Department of Justice also provides a free legal services providers list for immigration court cases online at http://www.justice.gov/eoir/probono/states.htm. Thank you again for taking the time to contact the Governor's office. Sincerely, Peggy Kassees Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor -----Original Message----- From: Alex Manne [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2015 4:33 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Afghan and Iraqi Interpreters forgotten From: Alex Manne
-----Original Message----- From: DEO Governors Correspondence [mailto:DEO.GovernorsCorrespondence@deo myflorida.com] Sent: Monday, November 23, 2015 10:23 AM To: Governor Rick Scott
Hi,
This one is not for DEO. We send the nominations to Currie Dickerson in the Governor's Press Office.
Thanks Tonya
-----Original Message----- From: Governor Rick Scott [mailto:GovernorRick.Scott@eog myflorida.com] Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 9:11 AM To: DEO Governors Correspondence
-----Original Message----- From: Dr. Paul Burtner [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 9:01 AM To: Governor Rick Scott
From: Dr. Paul Burtner
County: Alachua
Zip Code: 32609
Phone Number: 352-955-5616
Message Body: Dear Gov, Scott, Several weeks ago, I nominated a young Gainesville dentist for your Young Entrepreneur Award. I have not rec'd an update. When will I be contacted about my nominee?
Thank you for your stand on the Syrian refugees. Obama cares more about the welfare of illegal immigrants than about US citizens. Very disturbing.
Thanks....Paul ______
This email communication may contain confidential information protected from disclosure by privacy laws and is intended for the use of the individual named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, this is notice to you that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication or any attachment to it may be a violation of federal and state privacy laws. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by return email and delete this message. Please note that Florida has a broad public records law, and that all correspondence to me via email may be subject to disclosure. Under Florida law email addresses are public records. From: Schenone, Lauren To: Dickerson, Currie; Wyland, Kerri Subject: FW: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Date: Friday, November 20, 2015 3:45:12 PM
From: Evan Lambert-McMichael [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 3:43 PM To: Schenone, Lauren Subject: RE: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Thank you. Can you add me to the media list? Our desk does not always send these out to reporters. Best, Evan Evan Lambert Reporter WTVT-TV FOX 13 Desk: 813-870-9709 Mobile: 813-309-7612 E-mail: [email protected]
From: Schenone, Lauren [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 3:41 PM To: Evan Lambert-McMichael Subject: FW: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES From: Governor's Press Office Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:41 PM Subject: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES ALL: Today, Governor Rick Scott sent the below letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the request that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. Click HERE to view the letter. ### Speaker of the House Paul Ryan United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and the news that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received. More importantly, however, it is our understanding that the state does not have the authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation of these Syrian refugees to Florida even without state support. Therefore, we are asking the United States Congress to take immediate and aggressive action to prevent President Obama and his administration from using any federal tax dollars to fund the relocation of up to 425 Syrian refugees (the total possible number of refugees pending for state relocation support at this time) to Florida, or anywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk these individuals may pose to our national security. As the federal elected body that exercises oversight and authorizes federal spending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security. My office stands ready to provide any available information regarding this request for your immediate action. Sincerely, Rick Scott Governor From: Barker, Lori A. To: Davis, Warren Cc: Hoopingarner, Cole; Britt, Jennifer; Kue-Rowan, May; Raudales, Fany Subject: Governor"s e mail report Date: Friday, November 20, 2015 10:37:54 AM Attachments: e mail report 11-19-2015.docx Governor Scott e mail report
Reporting period: 11/13/2015 – 11/19/2015
InBox as of 10:20 am on 11/20/2015 0
Total received between 11/13 and 11/19/2015 9,019
Approximately 460 emails were assigned to Citizen Services staff for review
Approximately 157 emails were responded to by Citizen Services staff.
Approximately 84 e mails were assigned to other units in EOG.
Approximately 150 e mails were assigned to other EOG Agencies.
Topics of interest this reporting period:
DEO – concerns about unemployment; need assistance with claim. (20)
DCF/Social Services – Questions and concerns about food stamps, Medicaid. (42)
DOE – local education issues. (27)
Current Events:
Syrian refugees – opposition to any coming to Florida; thank you to Governor for his stand and protecting Florida. Also starting to receive comments from those in support of allowing refugees. (6314)
Planned Parenthood (defunding) - received this week 171. Total received between 7/14/2015 – 11/19/2015 = 2984
BLASTS:
Syrian refugees 11/16/2015 - 2936
11/19/2015 - 3217
Total = 6153
Campaigns – e mail received this week 140
National security is at risk! Support America’s new bomber (839)
From: Governor Rick Scott To: John Dallas Hightower Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: Concealed Weapon Permits Date: Friday, November 20, 2015 10:12:58 AM
Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's Office. Governor Scott is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and supports the right of Floridians to legally carry firearms. He is committed to protecting a citizen’s fundamental right to keep and bear arms and believes the best way to reduce gun violence is not by punishing law- abiding citizens who responsibly exercise their right to bear arms, but by ensuring punishment of those who use guns to commit crimes.
You can influence legislation by contacting your local legislative delegation. The Division of Legislative Information Services is a helpful resource and can be contacted by writing to the address below or you can find contact information for your legislators and track bills as they proceed through the legislative process at www.leg.state.fl.us.
The Division of Legislative Information Services 111 West Madison Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1400 Toll-free 1(800) 342-1827
Thank you again for contacting Governor Rick Scott. Information about the Governor's administration and initiatives can be obtained online at www.flgov.com.
Sincerely,
Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor
-----Original Message----- From: John Dallas Hightower [mailto:john [email protected]] Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 7:32 AM To: Governor Rick Scott
From: John Dallas Hightower
County: Jackson
Zip Code: 32460
Phone Number: 850-557-0009
Message Body: I appreciate your concearn for all your Florida citizens by refusing Syrian refugees. But as we all know, Obama is going to screw all that up. I have had a concealed weapon permit for about 7 years now and thankfully never had to use it. With all the chaos in these times of American lives at a higher threat I was wondering if you could consider law biding citizens that already has a CWP could have an open carry.
Please consider this option in these times of need.
Thank you for being the best Governor we've had yet standing up for your Floridians :)
From: Gonzalez, Lourdes To: [email protected] Subject: Fwd: INVITATION: White House Call on Syrian Refugees Date: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:31:23 PM Attachments: image001.png
Lourdes Gonzalez Executive Office of the Governor Office of the Lieutenant Governor Cell phone: 786-897-3984 [email protected]
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From: White House Intergovernmental Affairs
The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs invites you to join a call to receive an update on the Syrian refugee situation on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 2:30pm ET. Senior Administration officials will share important information about Syrian refugee admissions and security screening measures. Please note the following White House and Administration call participants:
· Jerry Abramson, Director, White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
· Alejandro Mayorkas, Deputy Secretary, US Department of Homeland Security
· US Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration To receive a call-in number, please RSVP using this link. This call will be closed press. Amanda M. Aguirre The White House | Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
From: Schutz, Jackie To: Sherman, Amy Cc: Media; Tupps, John; Bustamante, Jeri; Sellers, Melissa Subject: Re: fact-check on Scott Date: Thursday, November 19, 2015 2:45:33 PM
Yes we plan to respond. That's why I called you at 1 pm. I see your missed call and will call you back shortly.
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 19, 2015, at 2:19 PM, Sherman, Amy
Hi Jackie: Does Gov. Scott's office plan to respond to the fact-check I am turning in today of Scott saying the federal government wants to put 425 Syrian refugees in Florida?
DCF says that the figure comes from 25 local affiliates of the 9 national groups involved in resettlement. These local groups came up with the 425 figure re: how many they can take.
Please let me know by 4 if you plan to respond or are taking a pass.
Thanks much - Amy
-- Amy Sherman Miami Herald/PolitiFact.com http://www.politifact.com/ [email protected] 954-665-9035 From: Governor Rick Scott To: Sharon Jacobsen Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: Defund bill 3314 Date: Thursday, November 19, 2015 2:32:38 PM
Dear Ms. Jacobsen: Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's office and sharing your views about federal legislation, which is pending consideration by Congress. It may interest you to know that Governor Scott sent a letter to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the relocation of Syrian refugees to Florida. To view the letter, please click here. You can influence federal legislation by contacting your United States congressional delegation. U.S. Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio can be contacted at the addresses below. The Honorable Bill Nelson Landmark Center Two 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 410 Orlando, Florida 32801 (888) 671-4091 www.billnelson.senate.gov/ The Honorable Marco Rubio 201 South Orange Avenue, Suite 350 Orlando, Florida 32801 (407) 254-2573 e-mail: [email protected] Contact information for your United States Representative can be obtained online at http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml. Information about federal legislation can be obtained online at http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas.html. Thank you again for taking the time to contact Governor Scott. Sincerely, May Kue-Rowan Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor -----Original Message----- From: Sharon Jacobsen [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 5:33 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Subject: Defund bill 3314 From: Sharon Jacobsen
Hi Kumasi, Thanks for reaching out. The governor has done a few interviews on this and I’m also including our letter to Speaker Paul Ryan. Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com http://thefloridachannel.org/videos/111715-press-availability-with-governor-rick-scott/
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Fox News: Gov. Scott: White House Needs to Pause with Syrian Refugees
“White House Needs to Pause with Syrian Refugees” Fox and Friends November 18, 2015 For video, click HERE. ALL: Today, Governor Rick Scott sent the below letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the request that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. Click HERE to view the letter. ### Speaker of the House Paul Ryan United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and the news that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received. More importantly, however, it is our understanding that the state does not have the authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation of these Syrian refugees to Florida even without state support. Therefore, we are asking the United States Congress to take immediate and aggressive action to prevent President Obama and his administration from using any federal tax dollars to fund the relocation of up to 425 Syrian refugees (the total possible number of refugees pending for state relocation support at this time) to Florida, or anywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk these individuals may pose to our national security. As the federal elected body that exercises oversight and authorizes federal spending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security. My office stands ready to provide any available information regarding this request for your immediate action. Sincerely, Rick Scott Governor From: Aaron, Kumasi [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 1:18 PM To: Media Subject: Governor Scott on Syrian Refugees in Florida Hello! My name is Kumasi Aaron with WJXT-4 in Jacksonville. I am writing up to follow up on the governor’s position on Syrian refugees being allowed in Florida. Has his position changed at all? Are there any updates? Is there any statement you can provide regarding Governor Scott’s recent conversation with the White House on this topic? Thank you! Kumasi From: Kraeft, Erin To: Raudales, Fany Cc: St Jean, Sharon Subject: Voicemail 11/18/2015 Date: Thursday, November 19, 2015 1:30:39 PM
Mr. Bob Hacket- VM-1:38pm Calling to support the Governors Decision about not letting in Syrian Refugees. We have his back, he does not have an antiquate vetting system. Erin Kraeft Executive Office of the Governor Administrative Assistant The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-717-9534 @ItsWorkingFL From: Kue-Rowan, May To: Hoopingarner, Cole Subject: FW: Defund bill 3314 Date: Thursday, November 19, 2015 12:17:51 PM
Cole, Please see edits below. Thanks, May Dear Ms. Jacobsen, Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott's office and sharing your views about federal legislation, which is pending consideration by Congress. It my interest you to know that Governor Scott sent a letter to Speak of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the relocation of Syrian refugees to Florida. To view the letter, please click here. You can influence federal legislation by contacting your United States congressional delegation. U.S. Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio can be contacted at the addresses below. The Honorable Bill Nelson Landmark Center Two 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 410 Orlando, Florida 32801 (888) 671-4091 www.billnelson.senate.gov/ The Honorable Marco Rubio 201 South Orange Avenue, Suite 350 Orlando, Florida 32801 (407) 254-2573 e-mail: [email protected] Contact information for your United States Representative can be obtained online at http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml. Information about federal legislation can be obtained online at http://thomas.loc.gov/home/thomas.html. Thank you again for taking the time to contact Governor Scott. Sincerely, May Kue-Rowan Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor -----Original Message----- From: Hoopingarner, Cole Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:01 AM To: Kue-Rowan, May Subject: RE: Defund bill 3314 May, I would include something about the Governor's letter to the Speaker, Majority Leader, and Florida Congressional delegation. Please send it back to me after you've added that. Thanks. Sincerely, Cole Hoopingarner Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of Governor Rick Scott (850) 717-9403 -----Original Message----- From: Kue-Rowan, May Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 1:05 PM To: Hoopingarner, Cole
From: Governor Rick Scott Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:41 AM To: Governor Rick Scott Cc: Sunburst Subject: Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott. Please click here to view Governor Scott’s letter regarding the request that Florida support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. Thank you again for writing.
GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT DIRECTS FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO MOURN VICTIMS IN PARIS TERROR ATTACKS
WHEREAS, terrorist attacks in and around Paris, France on November 13, 2015 took the lives of more than 120 people and wounded over 350; and
WHEREAS, my wife, Ann, and I are deeply saddened by these cowardly attacks on innocent people and we offer our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the victims and all those affected by this massacre; and
WHEREAS, we join all Americans to mourn with our French allies and stand in unity to condemn these acts of terror.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Scott, Governor of the State of Florida, do hereby direct the flags of the United States of America and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and State buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida beginning immediately until sunset on Sunday, November 22, 2015.
______GOVERNOR
From: Kue-Rowan, May To: Harrell, Sharon; Raudales, Fany; St Jean, Sharon; Waiters, NyChelle; Britt, Jennifer; Cimmino-Lynn, Martha; Davis, Warren; Hoopingarner, Cole; Johnson, Janice; Kassees, Peggy Cc: Davis, Warren; Britt, Jennifer Subject: FW: First Coast News: Rep. Yoho proposes bill to let governors turn refugees away Date: Thursday, November 19, 2015 11:51:31 AM
Just a FYI. The bill introduce by US. Rep Yoho is H.R. 4078 – Give States a Chance Act of 2015 https://yoho.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/yoho-aims-to-protect-us-governors-right-to- refuse-refugees-in-their From: News Alerts Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 9:16 AM Subject: First Coast News: Rep. Yoho proposes bill to let governors turn refugees away Rep. Yoho proposes bill to let governors turn refugees away First Coast News Garrett Pelican November 19, 2015 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- On the heels of the terrorist attacks in Paris, a Florida congressman introduced a bill Wednesday that he vows will protect governors' rights to refuse entry of refugees into their states.
U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) says his bill would allow governors, like Fla. Gov. Rick Scott and Ga. Gov. Nathan Deal, who have voiced their opposition to resettling Syrian refugees in their states to turn them away.
That's if governors believe they have not been properly notified, if the refugees present a threat to security or if they feel the proposed location isn't appropriate.
"The first responsibility of the federal government is to provide for the common defense and protection of all Americans. It is no secret that ISIS, and those who wish American harm, fight in the shadows and will use the cover of the tragic Syrian refugee crisis as cover to enter into the United States," Yoho said in a statement.
The bill also calls for the directors of the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies to certify to Congress that any Syrian refugees accepted have been thoroughly vetted.
Yoho's proposal follows measures proposed by two other Florida congressman aimed at barring Syrian refugees.
Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Okeechobee, is co-sponsoring a bill that would require Congress to sign off on future refugee resettlement programs in the U.S. Meanwhile, Rep. Curt Clawson, R-Bonita Springs, is proposing a measure that would ban the use of federal money to help relocate refugees until a satisfactory vetting system is in place.
Their efforts have joined a chorus of opposition to the Obama Administration's plans to admit as many as 10,000 refugees who are trying to escape the country's civil war. Gov. Scott has called for the federal government to intervene and block hundreds of refugees from coming to Florida. On Wednesday night, the governor doubled down on his opposition to the president's plan, expressing his concerns about the influx of refugees to Fox News anchor Sean Hannity.
"We already have said we will not accept the Syrian refugees. We want the federal government to slow down. We don't even know what is happening in Paris," Scott said in part.
Scott is one of more than two-dozen governors, mostly Republican, who oppose letting Syrian refugees into their states. Through Tuesday, 1,861 refugees from Syria had resettled in the United States since Jan. 1, including 104 in Florida, according to State Department records. Of those, just 14 have been resettled in Jacksonville. From: Harrell, Sharon To: Raudales, Fany Cc: St Jean, Sharon Subject: voice mail messages Date: Thursday, November 19, 2015 8:13:55 AM
VM 434-282-0312 4:52PM 11/18/15- Nora Marsh, resident of Miami, she is disgusted & ashamed of the Gov. stance on Syrian refugees. These poor people need to be taken in. Thank you, Sharon Harrell Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor Information about the Governor's initiatives and accomplishments can be obtained online at http://www.flgov.com/helpful-information/. Sign up to receive Governor Scott’s e-mail updates at www.FLGov.com/newsletter. From: Schutz, Jackie To: Dixon, Matt Subject: Re: questino Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 8:17:26 PM
His letter says:
"Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida"
425 possible as I mentioned on the phone... Because, to your point, we don't know. But that's why the Governor wrote and has continued to say 'possible'
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 18, 2015, at 8:08 PM, Matthew Dixon
That 425 figure is for refugees from anywhere in the world, not just Syria. The governor in multiple interviews and in his letter to congressional leaders directly tied that number to Syrian refugees. “Stop. Slow down. Think about this, Get the facts before you continue to proceed. Don’t go forward with putting 10,000 more Syrian refugees in our country, they want to put 425 in Florida.” Why is the governor using the 425 figure to specifically talk about Syrian refugees, when the number is not specific to that country? Matt Dixon Florida Bureau Chief POLITICO 850-559-8552 @Mdixon55 @POLITICOFL From: Schutz, Jackie To: Moni, Alyssa Subject: Re: Hannity Request Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 5:48:57 PM
Thanks for your help!!
Jackie Schutz
> On Nov 18, 2015, at 5:42 PM, Moni, Alyssa
11/17/2015-5:52PM- VM 941-526-5712 Calling to leave a message in Support of gov Scott not letting Syrian refugees into the state. 11/17/2015-6:05PM- VM 727-324-9966 Fred- Called a few days ago, I heard that all these immigrations law are federal and not much state can do, the articles of concession for confederacy. Im all for keeping these foreigners out of this country. We don’t need them and they are not coming here for the idea of being safe for a while. 11/1 8/2015-9:27am- VM 352-630-9930 We want to stand behind Gov Scott with his decision regarding Syrian Refugees. We really appreciate you. that’s why I voted for you. God Bless, and may you have a wonderful day. 11/18/2015-10:44am- VM 305-942-9161 This message is for Gov Scott. We do not need all these Syrians over here in America. 11/18/2015-11:47am 305-509-1628- Looking for gov scott Mr. padget in Key west Have him call me back possibly at 305-294-3642 Erin Kraeft Executive Office of the Governor Administrative Assistant The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-717-9534 @ItsWorkingFL From: Davis, Warren To: Citizen Services Subject: FW: ICYMI... Fox News: Gov. Scott: White House Needs to Pause with Syrian Refugees Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 3:54:36 PM
If you haven't already watched this, please do...
Fox News Gov. Scott White House Needs to Pause with Syrian Refugees
“White House Needs to Pause with Syrian Refugees”
Fox and Friends
November 18, 2015
For video, click HERE
### From: Hartline, Chris To: Schutz, Jackie; Rasmussen, Karl Subject: Fwd: Rep. Yoho to introduce legislation protecting Governors Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 3:53:13 PM Attachments: YOHO_068_xml.pdf ATT00001.htm
FYI updated Yoho bill.
Sent from my iPhone
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From: "Walsh, James"
Chris, This is the latest draft of the bill Congressman Yoho plans on introducing. As you can see it is aimed at protecting the governors who don’t wish to take in refugees. We would really appreciate it if you could get it out to the other governors and we can start pushing this through. Please let me know if you need anything from me. Thanks! Jimmy ______James Walsh Legislative Assistant Congressman Ted S. Yoho (FL-3) 511 Cannon HOB 202-225-5744 F:\M14\YOHO\YOHO_068.XML
[DISCUSSION DRAFT]
114TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R.
To authorize the Governor of any State in which it is proposed to place or resettle a Syrian refugee to refuse such placement or resettlement if the Governor makes certain certifications, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. YOHO introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
A BILL To authorize the Governor of any State in which it is pro- posed to place or resettle a Syrian refugee to refuse such placement or resettlement if the Governor makes certain certifications, and for other purposes.
1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa- 2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 4 This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Give States a Chance 5 Act of 2015’’.
6 SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 7 The Congress finds as follows:
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F:\M14\YOHO\YOHO_068.XML 2 1 (1) On November 13, 2015, 3 teams of radical 2 Islamic terrorists staged coordinated attacks at 6 lo- 3 cations throughout Paris. 4 (2) ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi ordered 5 this cowardly attack on innocent civilians. 6 (3) At least one of the attackers carried a fake 7 Syrian passport and arrived among the refugees 8 from the Syrian conflict. 9 (4) The recent attacks in Paris illustrate the se- 10 riousness of the threats posed by extreme radical Is- 11 lamic terrorists groups and those sympathetic to 12 their cause. 13 (5) President Obama has stated that the 14 United States will take in at least 10,000 Syrian ref- 15 ugees. 16 (6) The potential of ISIS and other terrorist 17 groups inserting terrorists in the flow of refugees is 18 high, as demonstrated by the attacks in Paris. 19 (7) The governors of Alabama, Arizona, Arkan- 20 sas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, 21 Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, 22 Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, 23 New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, 24 Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wis- 25 consin, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Maryland al-
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F:\M14\YOHO\YOHO_068.XML 3 1 ready have stated that they are opposed to receiving 2 Syrian refugees in their States. 3 (8) The primary responsibility of the Federal 4 Government is to provide for the common defense of 5 our Nation.
6 SEC. 3. AUTHORITY OF STATES TO REFUSE RECEIPT OF
7 REFUGEES.
8 (a) STATES AUTHORIZED TO ACT.—The Governor of 9 any State in which it is proposed to place or resettle a 10 refugee (as defined in section 101(a)(42) of the Immigra- 11 tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42))) who is 12 an alien described in subsection (b) may refuse such place- 13 ment or resettlement if the Governor certifies that the 14 Governor— 15 (1) has not properly been informed of the in- 16 tended sponsorship process for the refugee; 17 (2) has determined that the proposed location 18 for the refugee within the State is inappropriate be- 19 cause the proportion of refugees and comparable en- 20 trants in the population in the location area is too 21 high; or 22 (3) is not reasonably satisfied that the refugee 23 does not post a security threat.
24 (b) ALIENS DESCRIBED.—An alien is described in 25 this subsection if the alien—
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F:\M14\YOHO\YOHO_068.XML 4 1 (1) is a national of Syria; or 2 (2) has no nationality and the country in which 3 the alien last habitually resided is Syria.
4 (c) LIMITATION ON LIABILITY.—A State may not be 5 held liable in any Federal civil action for any decision de- 6 scribed in subsection (a).
7 SEC. 4. REVIEW OF REFUGEES TO IDENTIFY SECURITY
8 THREATS.
9 (a) CERTIFICATION.—A covered refugee may not be 10 admitted to the United States until the Secretary of 11 Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney 12 General, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investiga- 13 tion, and the Director of National Intelligence, certifies 14 to Congress that that covered refugee is not a security 15 threat to the United States.
16 (b) INSPECTOR GENERAL REVIEW OF CERTIFI-
17 CATIONS.—The Inspector General of the Department of 18 Homeland Security shall review 20 percent of all certifi- 19 cations made under subsection (a) each fiscal year.
20 (c) FBI BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.—The Direc- 21 tor of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall take all 22 actions necessary to ensure that each covered refugee re- 23 ceives a thorough background investigation prior to admis- 24 sion. A covered refugee may not be admitted until the Di-
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F:\M14\YOHO\YOHO_068.XML 5 1 rector certifies that the covered refugee has received such 2 a background investigation.
3 (d) DEFINITION.—The term ‘‘covered refugee’’ 4 means any alien applying for admission to the United 5 States as a refugee who— 6 (1) is a national or resident of Iraq or Syria; 7 (2) has no nationality and whose last habitual 8 residence was in Iraq or Syria; or 9 (3) has been present in Iraq or Syria at any 10 time on or after March 1, 2011.
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Attachment 111815.035.xml (8534 Bytes) cannot be converted to PDF format. file:///C/Users/samss/Documents/ATT00001_39 htm[1/26/2016 2:40:58 PM] From: Bustamante Jeri To: [email protected] Cc: Schenone Lauren Subject: Inquiry Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 3:47:28 PM
Hi Maryann, Per our conversation, here’s the information from our office on the Syrian refugee crisis. Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com http://thefloridachannel.org/videos/111715-press-availability-with-governor-rick-scott/
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Fox News: Gov. Scott: White House Needs to Pause with Syrian Refugees
“White House Needs to Pause with Syrian Refugees” Fox and Friends November 18, 2015 For video, click HERE. ALL: Today, Governor Rick Scott sent the below letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the request that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. Click HERE to view the letter. ### Speaker of the House Paul Ryan United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and the news that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received. More importantly, however, it is our understanding that the state does not have the authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation of these Syrian refugees to Florida even without state support. Therefore, we are asking the United States Congress to take immediate and aggressive action to prevent President Obama and his administration from using any federal tax dollars to fund the relocation of up to 425 Syrian refugees (the total possible number of refugees pending for state relocation support at this time) to Florida, or anywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk these individuals may pose to our national security. As the federal elected body that exercises oversight and authorizes federal spending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security. My office stands ready to provide any available information regarding this request for your immediate action. Sincerely, Rick Scott Governor From: Bustamante Jeri To: TV News Spanish - Telemundo 51 (NBC Universal) - Miami Cc: Schenone Lauren Subject: Gov Scott Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 1:56:11 PM
Hi Jorge, Thanks for reaching out. The Governor was on FOX this morning and ta ked about last night’s call. Let us know if you need anything else. Thanks. Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com
G IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Fox News: Gov. Scott: White House Needs to Pause with Syrian Refugees
“White House Needs to Pause with Syrian Refugees” Fox and Friends November 18, 2015 For video, click HERE. ### From: Bustamante Jeri To: [email protected] Cc: Schenone Lauren Subject: Gov Scott Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 1:55:10 PM
Hi Matt, Thanks for reaching out. The Governor was on FOX this morning and ta ked about last night’s call. Let us know if you need anything else. Thanks. Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com
G IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Fox News: Gov. Scott: White House Needs to Pause with Syrian Refugees
“White House Needs to Pause with Syrian Refugees” Fox and Friends November 18, 2015 For video, click HERE. ### From: Bustamante, Jeri To: White, Shavon Cc: Schenone, Lauren Subject: RE: Gov. Scott interview request for Saturday Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 1:50:08 PM
Hi Shavon, Thanks for reaching out. We will look into it and let you know if he is available. Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com From: White, Shavon [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 1:40 PM To: Bustamante, Jeri Subject: Gov. Scott interview request for Saturday Good afternoon Jeri! I hope you are well. I’m checking in to see if Gov. Scott would be available to join Uma Pemmaraju on America’s News HQ this Saturday, November 21st in the 3pm eastern hour to discuss the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the U.S. Please let me know if we can work something out and thank you for your time and consideration. Best, Shavon 212.301.3928 This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. It is intended solely for the named addressee. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee), you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone. Rather, you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments that does not relate to the official business of Fox News or Fox Business must not be taken to have been sent or endorsed by either of them. No representation is made that this email or its attachments are without defect. From: Bustamante, Jeri To: Brown, Stephanie (CMG-Jacksonville) Cc: Schenone, Lauren Subject: Re: Information request Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 12:21:24 PM
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for reaching out. The governor talks about last night's call in the following clip.
Let us know if you need anything else. Thanks!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Fox News: Gov. Scott: White House Needs to Pause with Syrian Refugees
“White House Needs to Pause with Syrian Refugees” Fox and Friends November 18, 2015 For video, click HERE.
Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com
On Nov 18, 2015, at 10:53 AM, Brown, Stephanie (CMG-Jacksonville)
Was the Governor on the White House conference call regarding refugee admissions yesterday? If so, did he ask any questions and was there any influence on his position? Thanks, Stephanie Brown Afternoon Reporter NEWS 104.5 WOKV AM 690/104.5 FM Jacksonville, FL Cell: 904-708-2984 Newsroom: 904-245-8866 From: Schutz, Jackie To: Lewittes, Lee (Kushnir) Cc: Sonnack, Sara; Aloi, Diana; Sunburst Subject: Re: Gov Scott Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 8:13:12 AM
Thanks! We love coming on
Jackie Schutz
> On Nov 18, 2015, at 8:03 AM, Lewittes, Lee (Kushnir)
Attached! From: Schutz, Jackie Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 6:08 PM To: _Press <[email protected]> Subject: Fwd: Gov Scott Can someone send me letter as an attachment
Jackie Schutz
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Aloi, Diana"
Do you mind sending me an attachment of the letter I can't get the image of it for some reason?
-----Original Message----- From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 5:01 PM To: Lewittes, Lee (Kushnir) Cc: Sonnack, Sara; Aloi, Diana; Sunburst Subject: RE: Gov Scott
Hello -below is what the Governor put out yesterday on this. Let me know what else I can get you before tomorrow morning. Thanks! Jackie From: Governor's Press Office Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:41 PM Subject: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES
ALL:
Today, Governor Rick Scott sent the below letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the request that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. Click HERE to view the letter.
### Speaker of the House Paul Ryan United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell:
Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and the news that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received.
More importantly, however, it is our understanding that the state does not have the authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation of these Syrian refugees to Florida even without state support. Therefore, we are asking the United States Congress to take immediate and aggressive action to prevent President Obama and his administration from using any federal tax dollars to fund the relocation of up to 425 Syrian refugees (the total possible number of refugees pending for state relocation support at this time) to Florida, or anywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk these individuals may pose to our national security.
As the federal elected body that exercises oversight and authorizes federal spending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security.
My office stands ready to provide any available information regarding this request for your immediate action.
Sincerely,
Rick Scott Governor
-----Original Message----- From: Lewittes, Lee (Kushnir) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 1:30 PM To: Schutz, Jackie
Also, I am cc'ing Sara Sonnack on this email, she is also working on this segment, and if you have any press info, please send to both of us -----Original Message----- From: Lewittes, Lee (Kushnir) Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 12:48 PM To: 'Schutz, Jackie' Subject: RE: Gov Scott
Thank you. Any press releases/info you can please send me?
-----Original Message----- From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 12:40 PM To: Lewittes, Lee (Kushnir) Subject: Re: Gov Scott
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On Nov 17, 2015, at 12:32 PM, Lewittes, Lee (Kushnir)
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 17, 2015, at 12:29 PM, Lewittes, Lee (Kushnir)
On Nov 17, 2015, at 12:24 PM, Lewittes, Lee (Kushnir)
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On Nov 17, 2015, at 12:20 PM, Lewittes, Lee (Kushnir)
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From: Hartline, Chris To: Schutz, Jackie Subject: FW: Update: DRAFT letter re: refugee resettlement Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 5:29:49 PM Attachments: Letter Syrian Refugees 11.17.15.docx
Updated draft. From: Alison Caliguire [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 5:35 PM To: Alison Caliguire Cc: Janel Broderick; Brian Sanderson; Lauren Strickland Subject: Update: DRAFT letter re: refugee resettlement All: Attached is the updated version of the letter to the president regarding Syrian refugees. There were only minor edits. We plan to send the letter out tomorrow morning, if your boss would like to sign on to the letter, please let us know by 10 PM Pacific Standard Time. From: Janel Broderick Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 6:39 PM To: Janel Broderick
In response to the call we held earlier today, we have drafted the attached letter for your consideration.
Given the time sensitivity, we are hoping (ambitiously) for all edits to be sent to me or Alison by COB tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17th. Also, happy to jump on the phone to discuss any changes you’d like to make as well.
As always, thanks so much for being great to work with during this process of compiling what our states have said on this important issue.
--Janel
Janel Broderick Policy Director Republican Governors Association (RGA) Republican Governors Public Policy Committee (RGPPC) 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Suite 250 | Washington, D.C. 20006 (direct) 202.464.8566 (cell) 808.260.3193 | [email protected] | [email protected]
From: Kraeft, Erin To: Raudales, Fany Cc: St Jean, Sharon Subject: Live Calls on Syrian Refugees for 11/17/2015 Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 4:51:08 PM
11:30am- Jackie Smith- calling to voice her opinion on letting in the refugees, does not want that, 11:50am- Jim Calling to congratulate the Governor for having the Stones to not let refugees in. 12:25PM John Floyd- 786-379-4483 The Syrian refugee position is wrong. We allowed Cuban nationals, federal funding has nothing to do with it. 1:30PM Wanted to thank Governor Scott for stopping the refugees 2:22PM I am a constituent from Florida Keys I saw he decided not to accept refugees I wanted to say I appreciate it and don’t let anyone talk him out of his decision. 4:02PM I do not wish for this to happen and the refugees to come in Erin Kraeft Executive Office of the Governor Administrative Assistant The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-717-9534 @ItsWorkingFL From: Hartline, Chris To: Schutz, Jackie; Rasmussen, Karl; McClure, Kim Subject: FW: Halt Funding for Syrian Refugee Admissions Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 4:44:22 PM Attachments: ROSSFL 031 xml.pdf
FYI, Ross’s full bill attached. From: Glenn, Kyle [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 4:42 PM To: Hartline, Chris Subject: Halt Funding for Syrian Refugee Admissions Chris – I saw Governor Scott’s release that asks congressional action to prevent federal tax dollars from being spent to aid the relocation of Syrian refugees to Florida or anywhere in the U.S. and thought you might be interested in the bill we dropped today that would do just that. Reliable intelligence is unavailable about refugees from countries like Syria attempting to enter the United States. In fact, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation James Comey has acknowledged gaps remain in the screening process for Syrian refugees attempting to enter our nation. The American people, and Members of Congress, have been calling on the President to temporarily suspend Syrian refugees flowing into the Unite States until the refugees can be properly vetted. The President has refused to acknowledge these concerns. In response, Rep. Ross will be introducing legislation today that will prohibit federal dollars from being used to admit refugees from Syria to the United States. If you have any questions about the bill, please let me know. Best regards, Kyle Kyle Glenn Deputy Chief of Staff Representative Dennis A. Ross (FL-15) 229 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Office: 202-225-1252 F:\M14\ROSSFL\ROSSFL_031.XML
...... (Original Signature of Member)
114TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. R.
To prohibit obligation of Federal funds for admission of refugees from Syria, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. ROSS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
A BILL To prohibit obligation of Federal funds for admission of refugees from Syria, and for other purposes.
1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa- 2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 SECTION 1. PROHIBITION.
4 (a) IN GENERAL.—Beginning on the date of the en- 5 actment of this Act, no Federal funds may be obligated 6 for the admission into the United States under section 207 7 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157) 8 as a refugee (as defined in section 101(a)(42) of such Act
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F:\M14\ROSSFL\ROSSFL_031.XML 2 1 (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42))) of any alien described in sub- 2 section (b).
3 (b) ALIENS DESCRIBED.—An alien is described in 4 this subsection if— 5 (1) the country of the alien’s nationality is 6 Syria; or 7 (2) in the case of an alien having no nation- 8 ality, the country in which the alien last habitually 9 resided was Syria.
10 (c) TERMINATION.—The prohibition in subsection (a) 11 shall terminate only upon the approval in the House of 12 Representatives and in the Senate of a resolution termi- 13 nating such prohibition.
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From: Governor Rick Scott To: [email protected] Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: Urgent Request / Concern Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 3:20:07 PM Attachments: MEMORANDUM - Paris.pdf Letter-11.16.15.pdf
Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott. Please see Governor Scott’s attached letter regarding the request that Florida support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees.
Thank you again for contacting the Governor's Office.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 6:11 PM To: Governor Rick Scott
Dear Governor Scott,
It is with great urgency and concern that I am writing to ask you take a stand for the families, daughters and sons of our state of Florida. The current President spoke to the nation early today and actually referred in speech to the 22 year old American student and other young people in France who were summarily executed in horror as just a “set back.” To many, including me, that speech was just unbearable in the wake of the American and other lives already lost to these evil animals. The President scolded the good people of USA claiming we needed to “open our hearts” by taking in “Syrian Refugees” and stated that there paperwork will be thoroughly vetted. We have open hearts and that implication was faulty and insulting. FBI and others including Former CIA Al Qaeda Infiltrator say that vetting in a meaningful way is not possible. FBI has stated the Syrian refugees most often don’t have papers in some cases and some have gotten into the western world with phony licenses and passports. FBI is on the record stating Congress has been warned repeatedly that they cannot adequately verify these Syrian people and that a percentage of these violent evil criminals will be among them. ISIS has warned that over 4000 have been infiltrated among the refugees and that American Blood will be shed soon. Hillary Clinton stated that due to taking in Syrian refugees, that Jordan has been attacked and threatened. So carefully vetting is a sham. The President in his speech stated casually we will have more “set backs.” Well set backs he referenced are American lives and are not worth it when other actions can be taken. It is a careless and ill conceived plan. Florida has very vulnerable targets and it is a state that depends on its tourism. It is our home. It is a place that draws people to relax and vacation. To take any refugees from Syria would be to welcome terror and evil into our state and put the well being of our families last. You have always stood up for Florida families.
Governor Scott, I trust you will now do what is right for Florida families, daughters, sons and refuse any of these horrible ISIS infiltrated refugees into our home.
I beseech you with all that is good to please act in the interest of Floridians. No one else seems to be willing.
Thank you,
Maryann Maryann Gnys, PhD 7894 SE Mammoth Dr. Hobe Sound, FL 33455
GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT DIRECTS FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO MOURN VICTIMS IN PARIS TERROR ATTACKS
WHEREAS, terrorist attacks in and around Paris, France on November 13, 2015 took the lives of more than 120 people and wounded over 350; and
WHEREAS, my wife, Ann, and I are deeply saddened by these cowardly attacks on innocent people and we offer our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the victims and all those affected by this massacre; and
WHEREAS, we join all Americans to mourn with our French allies and stand in unity to condemn these acts of terror.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Scott, Governor of the State of Florida, do hereby direct the flags of the United States of America and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and State buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida beginning immediately until sunset on Sunday, November 22, 2015.
______GOVERNOR
From: Schutz, Jackie To: Kay, Jennifer (NBCUniversal, MSNBC) Subject: Re: MSNBC request for Andrea Mitchell"s show Wednesday at 12pm EST Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 2:38:07 PM
Hi Jennifer- sorry we aren't available tomorrow
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 17, 2015, at 2:00 PM, Kay, Jennifer (NBCUniversal, MSNBC)
Hello Andrea Mitchell would like to interview Gov. Scott tomorrow at 12pm EST to discuss Syrian Refugees. Is he available? Thank you, Jennifer Jennifer Kay Producer MSNBC News 212-664-1332 studio From: Governor Rick Scott To: [email protected] Cc: Sunburst Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 2:34:21 PM Attachments: Letter-11.16.15.pdf MEMORANDUM - Paris.pdf Letter-11.16.15.docx
Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott. Please see Governor Scott’s attached letter regarding the request that Florida support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees.
Thank you again for calling.
GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT DIRECTS FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF TO MOURN VICTIMS IN PARIS TERROR ATTACKS
WHEREAS, terrorist attacks in and around Paris, France on November 13, 2015 took the lives of more than 120 people and wounded over 350; and
WHEREAS, my wife, Ann, and I are deeply saddened by these cowardly attacks on innocent people and we offer our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the victims and all those affected by this massacre; and
WHEREAS, we join all Americans to mourn with our French allies and stand in unity to condemn these acts of terror.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rick Scott, Governor of the State of Florida, do hereby direct the flags of the United States of America and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and State buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida beginning immediately until sunset on Sunday, November 22, 2015.
______GOVERNOR
From: Gonzalez, Lourdes To: Bustamante, Jeri Subject: RE: LG Request Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 2:31:58 PM
Thanks, Jeri.
From: Bustamante, Jeri Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 2:31 PM To: Gonzalez, Lourdes Subject: Fwd: LG Request
Jeri Bustamante
Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected]
(850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Lattanze, Clare"
11/17, 2:25PM
NBC 6 Miami– Jorge Rodriquez
Would like to interview LG about Syrian refugees while he is in Miami today.
954-622-7655 From: Schutz, Jackie To: Dixon, Matt Subject: Re: request Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 2:26:18 PM
Hey Matt- that is info DCF has. I have Asked them to contact you
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 17, 2015, at 2:13 PM, Matthew Dixon
Hey Jackie, The governor said yesterday several federal agencies had requested that the state take Syrian refugees. Please send me any communications making those requests. Thanks, Matt Dixon Florida Bureau Chief POLITICO 850-559-8552 @Mdixon55 @POLITICOFL From: Gonzalez, Lourdes To: Spadavecchia, Dominique Subject: RE: Updated list of events Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 1:55:28 PM
Thank you.
Here's his contact info: John Allen Cell: 786.368.3240
Lourdes Gonzalez Executive Office of the Governor Office of the Lieutenant Governor Cell Phone: 786-897-3984 [email protected]
-----Original Message----- From: Spadavecchia, Dominique Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 1:53 PM To: Gonzalez, Lourdes
Attached is the most updated event request list. The guy from the chamber has not stopped by yet. Lots of calls from constituents about the Syrian refugees
-----Original Message----- From: Gonzalez, Lourdes Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 9:10 AM To: Spadavecchia, Dominique
Good morning, Dominique-
Can you please email an updated list of events?
Thank you,
Lourdes Gonzalez Executive Office of the Governor Office of the Lieutenant Governor Cell phone: 786-897-3984 [email protected] From: Governor Rick Scott To: [email protected] Cc: Sunburst Subject: Letter from the Governor to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 1:17:29 PM
Dear Mr. Hitchens: Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott’s office, please see letter below: ALL: Today, Governor Rick Scott sent the below letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the request that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. Click HERE to view the letter. ### Speaker of the House Paul Ryan United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and the news that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received. More importantly, however, it is our understanding that the state does not have the authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation of these Syrian refugees to Florida even without state support. Therefore, we are asking the United States Congress to take immediate and aggressive action to prevent President Obama and his administration from using any federal tax dollars to fund the relocation of up to 425 Syrian refugees (the total possible number of refugees pending for state relocation support at this time) to Florida, or anywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk these individuals may pose to our national security. As the federal elected body that exercises oversight and authorizes federal spending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security. My office stands ready to provide any available information regarding this request for your immediate action. Sincerely, Rick Scott Governor Thank you again for contacting the Governor’s office. Sincerely, Fany Raudales Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor From: Governor Rick Scott To: Robert King Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: Non-Immigrant Visa Status Denial - - Andrea Boho; Request for Refund of Fees or Granting of Visa Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 1:12:04 PM
Dear Mr. King, Thank you for contacting Governor Rick Scott. The federal government oversees immigration, visas, deportation, green cards and citizenship. Your best sources of assistance are the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Contact information for those offices is below: U.S. Department of State Information and Customer Service 2201 C Street, NW Division MS 2260 Washington, D.C. 20520 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration www.state.gov/ Services (202) 647-4000 111 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20529-2260 National Customer Service Center (NCSC): 1-800-375-5283 For further assistance, you may wish to contact your U.S. congressional delegation. U.S. Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio can be contacted at the addresses below. The Honorable Bill Nelson The Honorable Marco Rubio Landmark Center Two 201 South Orange Avenue, Suite 350 225 East Robinson Street, Suite 410 Orlando, Florida 32801 Orlando, Florida 32801 (407) 254-2573 (888) 671-4091 [email protected] www.billnelson.senate.gov/ The person who can best answer your legal questions is an attorney. If you need assistance in locating an attorney, please call the Florida Bar’s Referral Service at 1- 800-342-8011 or visit www.floridabar.org. The Florida Bar can also provide information about sources of pro bono counsel for those unable to afford a lawyer. The U.S. Department of Justice also provides a free legal services providers list for immigration court cases online at http://www.justice.gov/eoir/probono/states.htm. Thank you again for taking the time to contact the Governor's office. Sincerely, Peggy Kassees Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor From: Robert King [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 3:28 PM To: Governor Rick Scott Cc: Robert King Subject: Fw: Non-Immigrant Visa Status Denial - - Andrea Boho; Request for Refund of Fees or Granting of Visa I wish to alert Governor Scott of the following. Any intervention would be appreciated. I think that it was a subtle form of nation-of-origin, and possibly religious discrimination from the U.S. Consulate. Sincerely, Professor R. J. King, APUS-AMU
From: Robert King
Robert J. King, M.Div., Th.M, Ed.S. Kaplan Premiere PSAT/SAT/ACT Tutor/Teacher, Tampa Bay area (St. Petersburg), FL 33704
*95% of Kaplan students got into one or more of their top college choices in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014* ------Forwarded message ------From: Robert King
Dear Sir/Madam,
As a higher educational, and political, leader, with military-affiliated teaching responsibilities (MacDill AFB-CENTCOM, then APUS-AMU respectively) since 2010, I am deeply concerned that a denial as based upon perceived socio-economic status (i.e. nation of origin is Hungary) was rendered for Ms. Andrea Boho's non-immigrant visa status.
Ms. Boho, the daughter of the late Hungarian professor and anti-communist activist, Robert Boho (https://news.google.com/newspapers? nid=1946&dat=19861022&id=l1kiAAAAIBAJ&sjid=S6gFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6743%2C480353&hl=en) was seeking to come to the U.S.A. in order to begin humanitarian and higher educational work in finishing her B.A./B.S. while seeking to bring her late father's books, historical archives, etc. for inclusion in the Florida Holocaust Museum. She was to begin meeting with local leaders such as former Ambassador Mel Sembler, the National Republican fundraising chair during the Bush-Cheney era, along with other civic, higher educational and cultural leaders.
Since Ms. Boho's mother, the wife of the late Robert Boho, had shown 3400 Euros in her bank account, and since Andrea Boho was to be provided airfare, room and board as sponsored by my professional network (i.e. myself, the former head of the appellate section for the FL Bar, et al), I can only interpret your denial as a combination of political ideology, and possible socio-economic discrimination as based upon nation of origin.
Thus, since even Syrians with no money, and potential massive security gaps, are being admitted into the U.S. (un-vetted) I thus request either a refund of Ms. Boho's fees and/or a granting of non-immigrant visa status. Furthermore, if the oversight was more than accidental (e.g. any form of anti-Semitism since Ms. Boho is Jewish) then I would like to register an official complaint.
I will be sending a copy of this email to our Florida Governor Rick Scott who has just pledged to accept no Syrian refugees due to the security threats that such a potential "trojan horse" poses.
Sincerely, Professor R. J. King, APUS-AMU
Robert J. King, M.Div., Th.M, Ed.S. Kaplan Premiere PSAT/SAT/ACT Tutor/Teacher, Tampa Bay area (St. Petersburg), FL 33704
*95% of Kaplan students got into one or more of their top college choices in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014* From: Hartline, Chris To: Janel Broderick Cc: Alison Caliguire; Brian Sanderson; Lauren Strickland Subject: Re: DRAFT letter re: refugee resettlement Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 1:07:22 PM
How's the response been from other states? Any idea when it's going to go out?
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 16, 2015, at 6:32 PM, Janel Broderick
Dear All,
In response to the call we held earlier today, we have drafted the attached letter for your consideration.
Given the time sensitivity, we are hoping (ambitiously) for all edits to be sent to me or Alison by COB tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17th. Also, happy to jump on the phone to discuss any changes you’d like to make as well.
As always, thanks so much for being great to work with during this process of compiling what our states have said on this important issue.
--Janel
Janel Broderick Policy Director Republican Governors Association (RGA) Republican Governors Public Policy Committee (RGPPC) 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Suite 250 | Washington, D.C. 20006 (direct) 202.464.8566 (cell) 808.260.3193 | [email protected] | [email protected] From: Fenske, Taryn To: Phillips, Riley Subject: alert please :) 3 stories Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 11:04:01 AM
Republicans in Congress Intensify Push to Block Syrian Refugee Plan CBS News Rebecca Shabad November 17, 2015 Congressional Republicans will try to halt the Obama administration's plan to take in more Syrian refugees following the Paris terrorist attacks. As details trickled out over the weekend about the suspects behind Friday's attacks, authorities said it is believed that one of the eight terrorists involved had traveled from Syria and had posed as a refugee. That key detail has immediately sparked an uproar over President Obama's decision to accept at least 10,000 additional refugees from Syria into the U.S. over the next year. By Monday evening, more than a dozen governors -- including one Democrat -- said their states would refuse Syrian refugees or suspend their programs until the government conducts a full review of the vetting process. GOP presidential candidates and members of Congress quickly weighed in. "I call on you to temporarily suspend the admission of all additional Syrian refugees into the United States pending a full review of the Syrian refugee resettlement program," Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, wrote in a letter to Mr. Obama. "Our nation has a proud tradition of welcoming refugees into our country, but in this particular case the high-threat environment demands that we move forward with greater caution," McCaul added. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, stopped short of calling for the plan to be suspended. Instead, he said he would hold the administration's "feet to the fire" to ensure anyone admitted as a refugee is properly vetted. Meanwhile, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, who's also running for president, said Monday that the U.S. needs a "timeout on Syrian refugees" and "until we have a system that we think will work." The GOP presidential candidate in early September had called on the administration to admit its "fair share" of Syrian refugees. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, another GOP presidential candidate, circulated a petition asking supporters to back his opposition to the refugee plan. "Will you stand with me today and sign the petition to express your support for my opposition to the dangerous refugees being allowed into our country?" he asked in an email to supporters. And on the campaign trail Monday, GOP presidential contender Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas, told students at the College of Charleston that it's "absolutely lunacy" to accept Syrian refugees. To complicate matters further, Republicans like Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, is calling on appropriators in Congress to hold votes on legislation to not only authorize the refugee resettlement plan, but to deal with its funding. GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson called on Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky on Mondayto pass legislation to block funding for the president's Syrian refugee plan. Ryan said in a radio interview Monday that he has asked congressional committees to prepare recommendations regarding the resettlement plan for Syrian refugees. "So we're looking at all of our options about how do we make sure that something like this doesn't happen, coming here to us with refugees," Ryan said. The administration will brief lawmakers Tuesday about the details behind the Paris attacks this week. But if opposition to the refugee plan continues to grow, Republicans could try and block the implementation of the plan in the government spending package Congress must pass by Dec. 11. President Obama has stood by the plan since the attacks on Friday and the disagreement could trigger another government shutdown threat over the next few weeks. On the other side of the aisle, Democrats have been mostly supportive of the plan. The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Adam Schiff, California, slammed calls for the plan to be halted. "With reports of a Syrian refugee's passport at the scene of the stadium attack, some are already calling for an end to America's acceptance of any refugees fleeing the horrors of ISIS and the Assad regime," Schiff said. "But to turn our backs on those escaping persecution, many of them religious minorities, runs counter to the proud and generous heritage of a United States that has always helped those in need during turbulent times." Ryan calls for ‘pause’ on Syrian refugee program Washington Post Mike DeBonis November 17, 2015 House Speaker Paul D. Ryan on Tuesday called for a “pause” to the admittance of Syrian refugees into the United States, citing the national security risks in the wake of the Paris attacks. “We cannot let terrorists take advantage of our compassion,” Ryan (R-Wis.) said after emerging from a closed door meeting for House Republicans. “In this case, it is better to be safe than sorry.” Ryan said Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) will lead a task force to look at ways for Congress to address the refugee crisis. Legislation addressing the issue could hit the House floor by the end of this week. McCarthy said. “This is not just about refugees, this is about having a comprehensive strategy to address ISIS by defeating ISIS,” Ryan said. On Monday, lawmakers discussed addressing the Syrian refugee program in a spending bill that is expected to be considered ahead of a Dec. 11 deadline for funding the government. Ryan said standalone legislation to effect a pause in the refugee program would move sooner. “We don’t want to wait that long,” he said. House sets up task force on Syrian resettlement plan Washington Examiner Susan Ferrechio November 17, 2015 House lawmakers will convene a special task force to examine how to respond legislatively to President Obama's plan to resettle 10,000 Syrian refugees in the United States. Members of the House Intelligence, Armed Services and Homeland Security panels will meet this week to come up with legislation the House will vote on by Thursday. The plan was discussed in a closed-door meeting Tuesday morning with House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis. It comes in response to agrowing call from many GOP lawmakers to halt the president's resettlement plan out of concern it could import terrorists like those who carried out the deadly attacks in Paris on Friday. "Our nation has always been welcoming but we cannot let terrorist take advantage of our compassion," Ryan said. "The responsible thing is to take a pause ... in order to verify that the terrorists are not trying to infiltrate the refugee program." Ryan also said the Paris attacks represented an "act of war against the west" by the Islamic State. Conservative Republican lawmakers said a standalone measure may not be enough, and they will push to include language in the must-pass fiscal 2016 omnibus spending legislation to slow Obama's plan to take in refugees. "There will be a big push to put some limitation on to the omnibus," Rep. John Fleming, R-La., told the Washington Examiner. From: Fenske, Taryn To: Schutz, Jackie; Press Subject: Re: Fwd: MSNBC News interview request for Tuesday November 17 at 12pm EST Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 10:29:46 AM
I called it they're working on it. T
Sent from Outlook
On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 7:02 AM -0800, "Schutz, Jackie"
Someone pull this email for me
And call IT- we need to see email addresses to media account
Jackie Schutz
Begin forwarded message:
From: Media
From: Kay, Jennifer (NBCUniversal, MSNBC) Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:08:44 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) To: Media; Media; Governor's Press Office Subject: MSNBC News interview request for Tuesday November 17 at 12pm EST
Hello Andrea Mitchell would like to interview Gov. Scott tomorrow at 12pm EST. Topic is Syrian Refugees. Please cc [email protected] on your reply as I am leaving shortly for the day. Thank you, Jennifer Kay
Jennifer Kay Producer MSNBC News 212-664-1450 studio From: Schutz, Jackie To: Terzo, Gerelyn Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: Governor Rick Scott Fox Business Inquiry Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 10:18:45 AM
Sure thing! From: Terzo, Gerelyn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 10:17 AM To: Schutz, Jackie Subject: RE: Governor Rick Scott Fox Business Inquiry Thank you. From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 9:12 AM To: Terzo, Gerelyn Subject: Re: Governor Rick Scott Fox Business Inquiry Ok
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 17, 2015, at 9:10 AM, Terzo, Gerelyn
We got the studio! See Governor Scott there at 9:45 a.m. for his 10 a.m. segment with Stuart. Digital Commlink 246 East 6th Ave Tallahassee, FL From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 8:58 AM To: Terzo, Gerelyn Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: Governor Rick Scott Fox Business Inquiry ok thanks From: Terzo, Gerelyn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 8:57 AM To: Media
Gerelyn Varney & Co From: Terzo, Gerelyn Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 8:39 AM To: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]' Subject: RE: Governor Rick Scott Fox Business Inquiry Thanks for your call! Governor Scott will be on at 10 a.m. with Stuart Varney. I’m just waiting the Tallahassee, FL Digi Com studio confirmation and will send along as soon as it comes in! We’re looking forward to having the Governor on! From: Terzo, Gerelyn Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:45 PM To: '[email protected]' Subject: Governor Rick Scott Fox Business Inquiry Hi. I’m a guest booker with Varney & Co at Fox Business. I hope this email finds you well. Is Governor Scott available to join Stuart Varney for a live television interview a day this week? The topic is the Paris terror attacks and the governor’s decision to block Syrian refugees. He would be on sometime between 9 a.m. and noon EST. We can do via remote studio. My contact information is below. Thanks in advance for your time and I hope to hear from you! Sincerely,
Gerelyn Gerelyn Terzo Fox Business Varney & Co. (212) 301-5339 This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. It is intended solely for the named addressee. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee), you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone. Rather, you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments that does not relate to the official business of Fox News or Fox Business must not be taken to have been sent or endorsed by either of them. No representation is made that this email or its attachments are without defect. From: Schutz, Jackie To: Press Subject: Fwd: MSNBC News interview request for Tuesday November 17 at 12pm EST Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 10:02:23 AM
Someone pull this email for me
And call IT- we need to see email addresses to media account
Jackie Schutz
Begin forwarded message:
From: Media
From: Kay, Jennifer (NBCUniversal, MSNBC) Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:08:44 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) To: Media; Media; Governor's Press Office Subject: MSNBC News interview request for Tuesday November 17 at 12pm EST
Hello Andrea Mitchell would like to interview Gov. Scott tomorrow at 12pm EST. Topic is Syrian Refugees. Please cc [email protected] on your reply as I am leaving shortly for the day. Thank you, Jennifer Kay
Jennifer Kay Producer MSNBC News 212-664-1450 studio From: Schutz, Jackie To: [email protected] Subject: Fwd: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 9:57:48 AM
Here is what Gov Scott put out yesterday. Again we would love to come on
From: Governor's Press Office Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:41 PM Subject: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES ALL: Today, Governor Rick Scott sent the below letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the request that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. Click HERE to view the letter. ### Speaker of the House Paul Ryan United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and the news that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received. More importantly, however, it is our understanding that the state does not have the authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation of these Syrian refugees to Florida even without state support. Therefore, we are asking the United States Congress to take immediate and aggressive action to prevent President Obama and his administration from using any federal tax dollars to fund the relocation of up to 425 Syrian refugees (the total possible number of refugees pending for state relocation support at this time) to Florida, or anywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk these individuals may pose to our national security. As the federal elected body that exercises oversight and authorizes federal spending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security. My office stands ready to provide any available information regarding this request for your immediate action. Sincerely, Rick Scott Governor
From: Schutz, Jackie To: Press Subject: Fwd: Hannity Request Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 9:44:18 AM
Someone please get me her email ASAP
Jackie Schutz
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From: Nestande, Francesca Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 8:47:39 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) To: Media Subject: Hannity Request
Good afternoon— I am a producer at Hannity on Fox News and we are hoping Governor Scott might be able to join us on our show tomorrow or Wednesday (515-615PM ET) to discuss his decision to not accept Syrian refugees. Please let me know if we can make something work, Sean would love to have the Governor on with us. Best, Francesca Francesca Nestande Fox News Channel Hannity (O) 212-301-5215 (C) 949-351-5834 This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. It is intended solely for the named addressee. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee), you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone. Rather, you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments that does not relate to the official business of Fox News or Fox Business must not be taken to have been sent or endorsed by either of them. No representation is made that this email or its attachments are without defect. From: Kraeft, Erin To: Raudales, Fany Cc: St Jean, Sharon Subject: Syrian Refugee Voicemails Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 9:36:04 AM
11/16/2015-5:35PM- VM Joseph Gueti- 407-325-5021 Calling from Orlando, please do not accept any Syrian Refugees. I moved here from New York, I am disabled. This is a great state, and we already do our part with the Cuban refugees. We do our share. Please do not take Syrian refugees. It would devastate this state. Its already hard enough to get a job. Please stand by the oath you took. 11/16/2015-5:43PM- VM Steve and Wendy Murphy- 352-683-8248 Please do everything you can to make sure the Syrian Refugees do not come to the state of Florida 11/16/2015-6:26PM- VM Mr. Fudelo- 352-543-6410 Please reject all Syrian refugees that Obama is trying to force on us. You must stop this crazy person in the white house. 11/16/2015-8:13PM- VM Caller unknown- 352-669-0364 I support Governor Scotts refusal to bring the refugees to Florida. It scares me to bring them. Thank him for thinking about his people and his constituents. Erin Kraeft Executive Office of the Governor Administrative Assistant The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-717-9534 @ItsWorkingFL From: Schutz, Jackie To: Terzo, Gerelyn Subject: Re: Governor Rick Scott Fox Business Inquiry Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 9:12:13 AM
Ok
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 17, 2015, at 9:10 AM, Terzo, Gerelyn
We got the studio! See Governor Scott there at 9:45 a.m. for his 10 a.m. segment with Stuart. Digital Commlink 246 East 6th Ave Tallahassee, FL From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 8:58 AM To: Terzo, Gerelyn Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: Governor Rick Scott Fox Business Inquiry ok thanks From: Terzo, Gerelyn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 8:57 AM To: Media
Gerelyn Varney & Co From: Terzo, Gerelyn Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 8:39 AM To: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]' Subject: RE: Governor Rick Scott Fox Business Inquiry Thanks for your call! Governor Scott will be on at 10 a.m. with Stuart Varney. I’m just waiting the Tallahassee, FL Digi Com studio confirmation and will send along as soon as it comes in! We’re looking forward to having the Governor on! From: Terzo, Gerelyn Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:45 PM To: '[email protected]' Subject: Governor Rick Scott Fox Business Inquiry Hi. I’m a guest booker with Varney & Co at Fox Business. I hope this email finds you well. Is Governor Scott available to join Stuart Varney for a live television interview a day this week? The topic is the Paris terror attacks and the governor’s decision to block Syrian refugees. He would be on sometime between 9 a.m. and noon EST. We can do via remote studio. My contact information is below. Thanks in advance for your time and I hope to hear from you! Sincerely,
Gerelyn Gerelyn Terzo Fox Business Varney & Co. (212) 301-5339 This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. It is intended solely for the named addressee. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee), you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone. Rather, you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments that does not relate to the official business of Fox News or Fox Business must not be taken to have been sent or endorsed by either of them. No representation is made that this email or its attachments are without defect. From: Hartline, Chris To: Schutz, Jackie Subject: Fwd: DRAFT letter re: refugee resettlement Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 8:39:43 AM Attachments: Letter Syrian Refugees 11.16.15.docx ATT00001.htm
FYI. They're looking for a answer by cob today.
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From: Janel Broderick
Dear All,
In response to the call we held earlier today, we have drafted the attached letter for your consideration.
Given the time sensitivity, we are hoping (ambitiously) for all edits to be sent to me or Alison by COB tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17th. Also, happy to jump on the phone to discuss any changes you’d like to make as well.
As always, thanks so much for being great to work with during this process of compiling what our states have said on this important issue.
--Janel
Janel Broderick Policy Director Republican Governors Association (RGA) Republican Governors Public Policy Committee (RGPPC) 1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Suite 250 | Washington, D.C. 20006 (direct) 202.464.8566 (cell) 808.260.3193 | [email protected] | [email protected] file:///C/Users/samss/Documents/ATT00001_40 htm[1/26/2016 2:41:22 PM] From: Schutz, Jackie To: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) Subject: Re: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 8:16:06 AM
Ok and thanks for having us
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 17, 2015, at 8:04 AM, Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal)
He was fantastic !!! Pls lee us posted on how this plays out?
Lori Ann LaRocco CNBC Sr. Talent Producer Mobile: 201-618-1566 Pls excuse typos--Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 16, 2015, at 4:35 PM, Schutz, Jackie
About 100
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 16, 2015, at 4:25 PM, Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal)
How many Syrian refugees does Florida have currently?
Lori Ann LaRocco CNBC Sr. Talent Producer Mobile: 201-618-1566 Pls excuse typos--Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 16, 2015, at 3:28 PM, Schutz, Jackie
Ok And who is anchor doing it? Of all three
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 16, 2015, at 3:13 PM, Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal)
HI, Just trying to send out my notes to the anchors. The stuff I wrote was ok? just want to break it down for the anchors… L Lori Ann LaRocco CNBC Senior Talent Producer Author: “Opportunity Knocking”, “Dynasties of the Sea” & “Thriving in the New Economy” Office: 201-735-3044 Cell: 201-618-1566 You can follow me on Twitter: @loriannlarocco Squawk Box twitter: @SquawkCNBC CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real- time financial market coverage and business information to more than 800 million homes worldwide, including more than 100 million households in the United States and Canada. Through its vast portfolio of digital products, CNBC delivers real-time financial market news and information across a variety of platforms including CNBC.com, CNBCPro & CNBC mobile products. CNBC is also available nationwide on Sirius XM channel 112. From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:56 PM To: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Digital Comm Link on 6th Ave in Tallahassee From: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:49 PM To: Schutz, Jackie
Subject: RE: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES What studio do you guys normally use down here. pls excuse the caps but that’s how I write for the notes for the anchors. Is this correct? TOPIC: GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT WILL EXPLAIN WHAT HE IS DOING ABOUT THE 425 POTENTIAL SYRIAN REFUGEES EXPECTED TO BE RELOCATED TO HIS STATE AND PROTECTING FLORIDIANS. THERE IS A BIG HITCH HERE--- THERE IS NOTHING HE CAN DO TO STOP IT. WHY? ACCORDING THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE THEY WILL BE *FORCED* TO TAKE THEM B/C THE PROGRAM FUNDING THESE REFUGEES IS FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. SO WHAT IS THE GOVERNOR DOING? HE SENT A LETTER TO SPEAKER RYAN, SENATE MAJORIT LEADER MCCONNELL AND MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ASKING THEM IF CONGRESS CAN TAKE IMMEDIATE AND AGGRESSIVE ACTION TO SEE IF THE STATE OF FLORIDA CAN PREVENT OBAMA FROM USING ANY FEDERAL DOLLARS TO FUND THE RELOCATION OF THE 425 SYRIAN REFUGEES W/OUT AN EXTENSIVE EVALUATION OF THE RISK THESE INDIVIDUALS MAY POSE TO THEIR NATIONAL SECURITY. GOVERNOR SCOTT THINKS HE IS AT THE MERCY OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND WILL BE FORCED TO TAKE THEM IN. L Lori Ann LaRocco CNBC Senior Talent Producer Author: “Opportunity Knocking”, “Dynasties of the Sea” & “Thriving in the New Economy” Office: 201-735-3044 Cell: 201-618-1566 You can follow me on Twitter: @loriannlarocco Squawk Box twitter: @SquawkCNBC CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real- time financial market coverage and business information to more than 800 million homes worldwide, including more than 100 million households in the United States and Canada. Through its vast portfolio of digital products, CNBC delivers real-time financial market news and information across a variety of platforms including CNBC.com, CNBCPro & CNBC mobile products. CNBC is also available nationwide on Sirius XM channel 112. From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:44 PM To: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) Subject: Re: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Yes we can do it Who will be doing the interview l?
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 16, 2015, at 1:50 PM, Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal)
Can he come on at 7:30 am to talk about this tmrw?? L Lori Ann LaRocco CNBC Senior Talent Producer Author: “Opportunity Knocking”, “Dynasties of the Sea” & “Thriving in the New Economy” Office: 201-735-3044 Cell: 201-618-1566 You can follow me on Twitter: @loriannlarocco Squawk Box twitter: @SquawkCNBC CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to more than 800 million homes worldwide, including more than 100 million households in the United States and Canada. Through its vast portfolio of digital products, CNBC delivers real-time financial market news and information across a variety of platforms including CNBC.com, CNBCPro & CNBC mobile products. CNBC is also available nationwide on Sirius XM channel 112. From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:46 PM To: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES From: Governor's Press Office Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:41 PM Subject: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES ALL: Today, Governor Rick Scott sent the below letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the request that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. Click HERE to view the letter. ### Speaker of the House Paul Ryan United States House of Representatives H- 232 The Capitol
Washington, DC
20515
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and the news that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received. More importantly, however, it is our understanding that the state does not have the authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation of these Syrian refugees to Florida even without state support. Therefore, we are asking the United States Congress to take immediate and aggressive action to prevent President Obama and his administration from using any federal tax dollars to fund the relocation of up to 425 Syrian refugees (the total possible number of refugees pending for state relocation support at this time) to Florida, or anywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk these individuals may pose to our national security. As the federal elected body that exercises oversight and authorizes federal spending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security. My office stands ready to provide any available information regarding this request for your immediate action. Sincerely,
Rick
Scott Governor From: Wyland, Kerri To: Schutz, Jackie Subject: RE: REVISED TWEET! - RE: Please tweet Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 7:33:30 PM
Ok- no room for additions. Tweeting now. From: Schutz, Jackie Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 7:33 PM To: Wyland, Kerri Subject: Re: REVISED TWEET! - RE: Please tweet Never mind ok
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 16, 2015, at 7:31 PM, Wyland, Kerri
The tweet is 41 characters too long- had to shorten: .@SenatorSessions thanks for requesting upcoming appropriations require Congress’ approval for Syrian refugee plans. http://usat.ly/1j4dYOF From: Schutz, Jackie Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 7:21 PM To: _Press <[email protected]> Subject: Please tweet With article and get right handle. Not sure if right @Sen. Jeff Sessions thanks for doing the right thing to request upcoming appropriations require Congressional approval for the President’s Syrian refugee plans Jackie Schutz
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From: News Alerts
Congress may bar funding to bring Syrian refugees into U.S. USA Today Erin Moore November 16, 2015 WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans moved Monday to try to block funding for President Obama's plan to bring more than 10,000 Syrian refugees into the U.S., reflecting growing concerns by lawmakers that those refugees could include Islamic State terrorists. At least one of the terrorists who attacked Paris on Friday reportedly entered Europe through Greece amid a group of Syrian refugees, sparking calls from congressional leaders to rethink the administration's $1.2 billion refugee resettlement plan. Obama has called for the U.S. to resettle at least 10,000 Syrian refugees during the 2016 fiscal year, which began Oct. 1.
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., the chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest, sent a letter Monday to the Senate Appropriations Committee requesting that any upcoming spending bills require congressional approval for the president's refugee plan and for the funds to carry it out.
"The barbaric attacks in Paris — an assault on civilization itself — add immense new urgency," Sessions wrote.
Congress is expected to pass a sweeping "omnibus" spending bill by Dec. 11 to keep federal agencies running next year. Any language to derail Obama's refugee plan would be opposed by the White House, sparking a potential showdown over how to keep the government open.
Sessions and other GOP leaders said that the U.S. government cannot properly vet Syrian refugees because it cannot get information from the Syrian government about the background of its citizens. The U.S. government is backing moderate rebels against the government of Syrian president and dictator Bashar Assad. Roughly 11 million Syrians, almost half the nation's population, have fled their homes since the civil war broke out in 2011, and about 4 million have left their country.
The Obama administration has said that the refugees are being extensively vetted and that the U.S. should not turn its back on Syrian families fleeing for their lives. White House officials also say the U.S. must do its part to help its allies, which are taking in a much greater share of refugees. Germany alone has said it will take in more than 500,000 Syrians annually for the next several years. House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to the president Monday calling on Obama to suspend the admission of all additional Syrian refugees into the U.S. pending a review of the resettlement program.
"We remain concerned that these resettlements are taking place without appropriate regard for the safety of the American people," McCaul, R-Texas, wrote.
McCaul's request echoed similar statements Monday from a growing list of Republican members of Congress. At the same time, at least 13 Republican governors vowed Monday not to accept Syrian refugees into their states in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Rep. Adam Schiff of California, the senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, called on Congress to have compassion for the refugees and let them in.
"With reports of a Syrian refugee's passport at the scene of the stadium attack, some are already calling for an end to America's acceptance of any refugees fleeing the horrors of ISIS and the Assad regime," Schiff said Monday. "But to turn our backs on those escaping persecution, many of them religious minorities, runs counter to the proud and generous heritage of a United States that has always helped those in need during turbulent times."
Schiff said there is always some security risk when admitting refugees.
"And this is why the current crisis is a test of our character — a test I am confident we will meet with prudence, compassion and the bedrock core of American values, courage," he said.
White House Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said Sunday that the U.S. government is carefully vetting all Syrian refugees.
"We have very extensive screening procedures for all Syrian refugees who come to the United States," Rhodes said on NBC's Meet the Press. "There is a very careful vetting process that includes our intelligence community, our counterterrorism center and the Department of Homeland Security."
Rhodes said the refugees include women, children and orphans.
"Let’s remember we’re also dealing with people who suffer the horrors of war," he said. "We can’t just shut our doors to those people. We need to do our part to take refugees in need."
Sessions said more refugees could be helped by establishing safe-zones in Syria or surrounding countries where they can go until they are able to return home safely.
"This is the strategy likeliest to produce long-term political reform in the Middle East," he wrote. "It is not sound policy to encourage millions to permanently abandon their homes."
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., a candidate for the GOP nomination for president, said Monday that he is introducing a bill that would stop the federal government from issuing visas to people in countries with a high risk of terrorism until stronger screening procedures are in place.
"The time has come to stop terrorists from walking in our front door," Paul said.
A bill introduced in the House in July by Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, and co-sponsored by 46 Republicans, would prohibit the admission of refugees into the U.S. until Congress passes a joint resolution giving the Department of Homeland Security permission to bring them in. From: Schutz, Jackie To: Press Subject: Please tweet Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 7:20:40 PM
With article and get right handle. Not sure if right
@Sen. Jeff Sessions thanks for doing the right thing to request upcoming appropriations require Congressional approval for the President’s Syrian refugee plans
Jackie Schutz
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From: News Alerts
Congress may bar funding to bring Syrian refugees into U.S. USA Today Erin Moore November 16, 2015 WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans moved Monday to try to block funding for President Obama's plan to bring more than 10,000 Syrian refugees into the U.S., reflecting growing concerns by lawmakers that those refugees could include Islamic State terrorists.
At least one of the terrorists who attacked Paris on Friday reportedly entered Europe through Greece amid a group of Syrian refugees, sparking calls from congressional leaders to rethink the administration's $1.2 billion refugee resettlement plan. Obama has called for the U.S. to resettle at least 10,000 Syrian refugees during the 2016 fiscal year, which began Oct. 1.
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., the chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest, sent a letter Monday to the Senate Appropriations Committee requesting that any upcoming spending bills require congressional approval for the president's refugee plan and for the funds to carry it out.
"The barbaric attacks in Paris — an assault on civilization itself — add immense new urgency," Sessions wrote. Congress is expected to pass a sweeping "omnibus" spending bill by Dec. 11 to keep federal agencies running next year. Any language to derail Obama's refugee plan would be opposed by the White House, sparking a potential showdown over how to keep the government open.
Sessions and other GOP leaders said that the U.S. government cannot properly vet Syrian refugees because it cannot get information from the Syrian government about the background of its citizens. The U.S. government is backing moderate rebels against the government of Syrian president and dictator Bashar Assad. Roughly 11 million Syrians, almost half the nation's population, have fled their homes since the civil war broke out in 2011, and about 4 million have left their country.
The Obama administration has said that the refugees are being extensively vetted and that the U.S. should not turn its back on Syrian families fleeing for their lives. White House officials also say the U.S. must do its part to help its allies, which are taking in a much greater share of refugees. Germany alone has said it will take in more than 500,000 Syrians annually for the next several years.
House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to the president Monday calling on Obama to suspend the admission of all additional Syrian refugees into the U.S. pending a review of the resettlement program.
"We remain concerned that these resettlements are taking place without appropriate regard for the safety of the American people," McCaul, R-Texas, wrote.
McCaul's request echoed similar statements Monday from a growing list of Republican members of Congress. At the same time, at least 13 Republican governors vowed Monday not to accept Syrian refugees into their states in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Rep. Adam Schiff of California, the senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, called on Congress to have compassion for the refugees and let them in.
"With reports of a Syrian refugee's passport at the scene of the stadium attack, some are already calling for an end to America's acceptance of any refugees fleeing the horrors of ISIS and the Assad regime," Schiff said Monday. "But to turn our backs on those escaping persecution, many of them religious minorities, runs counter to the proud and generous heritage of a United States that has always helped those in need during turbulent times."
Schiff said there is always some security risk when admitting refugees.
"And this is why the current crisis is a test of our character — a test I am confident we will meet with prudence, compassion and the bedrock core of American values, courage," he said.
White House Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said Sunday that the U.S. government is carefully vetting all Syrian refugees.
"We have very extensive screening procedures for all Syrian refugees who come to the United States," Rhodes said on NBC's Meet the Press. "There is a very careful vetting process that includes our intelligence community, our counterterrorism center and the Department of Homeland Security."
Rhodes said the refugees include women, children and orphans.
"Let’s remember we’re also dealing with people who suffer the horrors of war," he said. "We can’t just shut our doors to those people. We need to do our part to take refugees in need."
Sessions said more refugees could be helped by establishing safe- zones in Syria or surrounding countries where they can go until they are able to return home safely.
"This is the strategy likeliest to produce long-term political reform in the Middle East," he wrote. "It is not sound policy to encourage millions to permanently abandon their homes."
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., a candidate for the GOP nomination for president, said Monday that he is introducing a bill that would stop the federal government from issuing visas to people in countries with a high risk of terrorism until stronger screening procedures are in place.
"The time has come to stop terrorists from walking in our front door," Paul said. A bill introduced in the House in July by Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, and co-sponsored by 46 Republicans, would prohibit the admission of refugees into the U.S. until Congress passes a joint resolution giving the Department of Homeland Security permission to bring them in. From: Tupps, John To: Schutz, Jackie Subject: Re: Congress may bar funding to bring Syrian refugees into U.S. Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 6:49:34 PM
Looks good to me
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On Nov 16, 2015, at 6:36 PM, Schutz, Jackie
@Sen. Jeff Sessions thanks for doing the right thing to request upcoming appropriations require Congressional approval for the President’s Syrian refugee plans
Jackie Schutz
Begin forwarded message:
From: News Alerts
Congress may bar funding to bring Syrian refugees into U.S. USA Today Erin Moore November 16, 2015 WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans moved Monday to try to block funding for President Obama's plan to bring more than 10,000 Syrian refugees into the U.S., reflecting growing concerns by lawmakers that those refugees could include Islamic State terrorists.
At least one of the terrorists who attacked Paris on Friday reportedly entered Europe through Greece amid a group of Syrian refugees, sparking calls from congressional leaders to rethink the administration's $1.2 billion refugee resettlement plan. Obama has called for the U.S. to resettle at least 10,000 Syrian refugees during the 2016 fiscal year, which began Oct. 1.
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., the chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest, sent a letter Monday to the Senate Appropriations Committee requesting that any upcoming spending bills require congressional approval for the president's refugee plan and for the funds to carry it out.
"The barbaric attacks in Paris — an assault on civilization itself — add immense new urgency," Sessions wrote.
Congress is expected to pass a sweeping "omnibus" spending bill by Dec. 11 to keep federal agencies running next year. Any language to derail Obama's refugee plan would be opposed by the White House, sparking a potential showdown over how to keep the government open.
Sessions and other GOP leaders said that the U.S. government cannot properly vet Syrian refugees because it cannot get information from the Syrian government about the background of its citizens. The U.S. government is backing moderate rebels against the government of Syrian president and dictator Bashar Assad. Roughly 11 million Syrians, almost half the nation's population, have fled their homes since the civil war broke out in 2011, and about 4 million have left their country.
The Obama administration has said that the refugees are being extensively vetted and that the U.S. should not turn its back on Syrian families fleeing for their lives. White House officials also say the U.S. must do its part to help its allies, which are taking in a much greater share of refugees. Germany alone has said it will take in more than 500,000 Syrians annually for the next several years.
House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to the president Monday calling on Obama to suspend the admission of all additional Syrian refugees into the U.S. pending a review of the resettlement program.
"We remain concerned that these resettlements are taking place without appropriate regard for the safety of the American people," McCaul, R-Texas, wrote.
McCaul's request echoed similar statements Monday from a growing list of Republican members of Congress. At the same time, at least 13 Republican governors vowed Monday not to accept Syrian refugees into their states in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Rep. Adam Schiff of California, the senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, called on Congress to have compassion for the refugees and let them in.
"With reports of a Syrian refugee's passport at the scene of the stadium attack, some are already calling for an end to America's acceptance of any refugees fleeing the horrors of ISIS and the Assad regime," Schiff said Monday. "But to turn our backs on those escaping persecution, many of them religious minorities, runs counter to the proud and generous heritage of a United States that has always helped those in need during turbulent times."
Schiff said there is always some security risk when admitting refugees.
"And this is why the current crisis is a test of our character — a test I am confident we will meet with prudence, compassion and the bedrock core of American values, courage," he said.
White House Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said Sunday that the U.S. government is carefully vetting all Syrian refugees.
"We have very extensive screening procedures for all Syrian refugees who come to the United States," Rhodes said on NBC's Meet the Press. "There is a very careful vetting process that includes our intelligence community, our counterterrorism center and the Department of Homeland Security."
Rhodes said the refugees include women, children and orphans.
"Let’s remember we’re also dealing with people who suffer the horrors of war," he said. "We can’t just shut our doors to those people. We need to do our part to take refugees in need."
Sessions said more refugees could be helped by establishing safe- zones in Syria or surrounding countries where they can go until they are able to return home safely.
"This is the strategy likeliest to produce long-term political reform in the Middle East," he wrote. "It is not sound policy to encourage millions to permanently abandon their homes."
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., a candidate for the GOP nomination for president, said Monday that he is introducing a bill that would stop the federal government from issuing visas to people in countries with a high risk of terrorism until stronger screening procedures are in place.
"The time has come to stop terrorists from walking in our front door," Paul said.
A bill introduced in the House in July by Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, and co-sponsored by 46 Republicans, would prohibit the admission of refugees into the U.S. until Congress passes a joint resolution giving the Department of Homeland Security permission to bring them in. From: Tupps, John To: Sims, Jessica Subject: Fwd: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 5:00:51 PM
Can you get with Michael too?
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From: "Schenone, Lauren"
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Michael Auslen
Hello,
I have a follow-up question: What specifically does that 425 number in Gov. Scott's letter refer to? Is it the number of refugees Florida is expected to take, or is it something else?
Thanks
Michael
-- Michael Auslen Tampa Bay Times | tampabay.com Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau
303-419-9857 (cell) 850-224-7263 (office) @MichaelAuslen (Twitter)
From: Schenone, Lauren
11/16/2015-1:30PM Rick Roso- 954-242-9533 Please call back. Call back requested 11/16/2015-2:14PM Executive Committie Broward Republican Party- 954-247-8169 Hoping Governor will jump in with other states against admitting the refugees to Florida. No call back requested 11/16/2015-3:35PM Wanda Jammons Please call back 11/16/2015- 3:34PM Fred from St. Pete- 727-324-9966 Thanks and congratulations on having the guts to refuse to take Syrian immigrants, how are we going to conduct background checks? They don’t even have background records? Florida is a good state and I want to keep it that way and I will fight for it. 11/16/2015-3:46PM Caller unknown- 386-262-0814 I am a Floridian and I want him to not take refugees and impeach the president. 11/16/2015-3:49PM Dorean- 239-410-9775 Wants the Governor to know, he does not want the Refugees and thank him for refusing the 425. No call back requested Erin Kraeft Executive Office of the Governor Administrative Assistant The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-717-9534 @ItsWorkingFL From: Moulton, Diane To: Wickiser, Tory Cc: Mitchell, Maureen; Higgins, Casey Subject: Re: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 3:58:28 PM
Just checking in. I know you're extremely busy.
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 16, 2015, at 2:18 PM, Wickiser, Tory
Thanks Diane, our schedule is especially packed today, but I will be in touch as soon as I can. -Tory From: Moulton, Diane [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:13 PM To: Wickiser, Tory
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and the news that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received. More importantly, however, it is our understanding that the state does not have the authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation of these Syrian refugees to Florida even without state support. Therefore, we are asking the United States Congress to take immediate and aggressive action to prevent President Obama and his administration from using any federal tax dollars to fund the relocation of up to 425 Syrian refugees (the total possible number of refugees pending for state relocation support at this time) to Florida, or anywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk these individuals may pose to our national security. As the federal elected body that exercises oversight and authorizes federal spending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security. My office stands ready to provide any available information regarding this request for your immediate action. Sincerely, Rick Scott Governor From: Schutz, Jackie To: Schenone, Lauren Subject: Fwd: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 3:37:36 PM
Joe leading interview
Jackie Schutz
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From: "Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal)"
Joe is leading. All three anchors are there. what is your cell? L Lori Ann LaRocco CNBC Senior Talent Producer Author: “Opportunity Knocking”, “Dynasties of the Sea” & “Thriving in the New Economy” Office: 201-735-3044 Cell: 201-618-1566 You can follow me on Twitter: @loriannlarocco Squawk Box twitter: @SquawkCNBC cnbc
CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to more than 800 million homes worldwide, including more than 100 million households in the United States and Canada. Through its vast portfolio of digital products, CNBC delivers real-time financial market news and information across a variety of platforms including CNBC.com, CNBCPro & CNBC mobile products. CNBC is also available nationwide on Sirius XM channel 112. From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 3:28 PM To: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) Subject: Re: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Ok And who is anchor doing it? Of all three
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 16, 2015, at 3:13 PM, Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal)
HI, Just trying to send out my notes to the anchors. The stuff I wrote was ok? just want to break it down for the anchors… L Lori Ann LaRocco CNBC Senior Talent Producer Author: “Opportunity Knocking”, “Dynasties of the Sea” & “Thriving in the New Economy” Office: 201-735-3044 Cell: 201-618-1566 You can follow me on Twitter: @loriannlarocco Squawk Box twitter: @SquawkCNBC
CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to more than 800 million homes worldwide, including more than 100 million households in the United States and Canada. Through its vast portfolio of digital products, CNBC delivers real-time financial market news and information across a variety of platforms including CNBC.com, CNBCPro & CNBC mobile products. CNBC is also available nationwide on Sirius XM channel 112. From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:56 PM To: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Digital Comm Link on 6th Ave in Tallahassee From: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:49 PM To: Schutz, Jackie
CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to more than 800 million homes worldwide, including more than 100 million households in the United States and Canada. Through its vast portfolio of digital products, CNBC delivers real-time financial market news and information across a variety of platforms including CNBC.com, CNBCPro & CNBC mobile products. CNBC is also available nationwide on Sirius XM channel 112. From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:44 PM To: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) Subject: Re: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Yes we can do it Who will be doing the interview l?
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 16, 2015, at 1:50 PM, Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal)
Can he come on at 7:30 am to talk about this tmrw?? L Lori Ann LaRocco CNBC Senior Talent Producer Author: “Opportunity Knocking”, “Dynasties of the Sea” & “Thriving in the New Economy” Office: 201-735-3044 Cell: 201-618-1566 You can follow me on Twitter: @loriannlarocco Squawk Box twitter: @SquawkCNBC
CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to more than 800 million homes worldwide, including more than 100 million households in the United States and Canada. Through its vast portfolio of digital products, CNBC delivers real-time financial market news and information across a variety of platforms including CNBC.com, CNBCPro & CNBC mobile products. CNBC is also available nationwide on Sirius XM channel 112. From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:46 PM To: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES From: Governor's Press Office Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:41 PM Subject: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES ALL: Today, Governor Rick Scott sent the below letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the request that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. Click HERE to view the letter. ### Speaker of the House Paul Ryan United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and the news that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received. More importantly, however, it is our understanding that the state does not have the authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation of these Syrian refugees to Florida even without state support. Therefore, we are asking the United States Congress to take immediate and aggressive action to prevent President Obama and his administration from using any federal tax dollars to fund the relocation of up to 425 Syrian refugees (the total possible number of refugees pending for state relocation support at this time) to Florida, or anywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk these individuals may pose to our national security. As the federal elected body that exercises oversight and authorizes federal spending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security. My office stands ready to provide any available information regarding this request for your immediate action. Sincerely, Rick Scott Governor From: Schutz, Jackie To: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) Subject: Re: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 3:37:24 PM
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Jackie Schutz
On Nov 16, 2015, at 3:28 PM, Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal)
Joe is leading. All three anchors are there. what is your cell? L Lori Ann LaRocco CNBC Senior Talent Producer Author: “Opportunity Knocking”, “Dynasties of the Sea” & “Thriving in the New Economy” Office: 201-735-3044 Cell: 201-618-1566 You can follow me on Twitter: @loriannlarocco Squawk Box twitter: @SquawkCNBC
CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to more than 800 million homes worldwide, including more than 100 million households in the United States and Canada. Through its vast portfolio of digital products, CNBC delivers real-time financial market news and information across a variety of platforms including CNBC.com, CNBCPro & CNBC mobile products. CNBC is also available nationwide on Sirius XM channel 112. From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 3:28 PM To: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) Subject: Re: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Ok And who is anchor doing it? Of all three
Jackie Schutz
On Nov 16, 2015, at 3:13 PM, Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal)
HI, Just trying to send out my notes to the anchors. The stuff I wrote was ok? just want to break it down for the anchors… L Lori Ann LaRocco CNBC Senior Talent Producer Author: “Opportunity Knocking”, “Dynasties of the Sea” & “Thriving in the New Economy” Office: 201-735-3044 Cell: 201-618-1566 You can follow me on Twitter: @loriannlarocco Squawk Box twitter: @SquawkCNBC CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to more than 800 million homes worldwide, including more than 100 million households in the United States and Canada. Through its vast portfolio of digital products, CNBC delivers real-time financial market news and information across a variety of platforms including CNBC.com, CNBCPro & CNBC mobile products. CNBC is also available nationwide on Sirius XM channel 112. From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:56 PM To: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Digital Comm Link on 6th Ave in Tallahassee From: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:49 PM To: Schutz, Jackie
CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to more than 800 million homes worldwide, including more than 100 million households in the United States and Canada. Through its vast portfolio of digital products, CNBC delivers real-time financial market news and information across a variety of platforms including CNBC.com, CNBCPro & CNBC mobile products. CNBC is also available nationwide on Sirius XM channel 112. From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:44 PM To: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) Subject: Re: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Yes we can do it Who will be doing the interview l? Jackie Schutz
On Nov 16, 2015, at 1:50 PM, Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal)
Can he come on at 7:30 am to talk about this tmrw?? L Lori Ann LaRocco CNBC Senior Talent Producer Author: “Opportunity Knocking”, “Dynasties of the Sea” & “Thriving in the New Economy” Office: 201-735-3044 Cell: 201-618-1566 You can follow me on Twitter: @loriannlarocco Squawk Box twitter: @SquawkCNBC CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to more than 800 million homes worldwide, including more than 100 million households in the United States and Canada. Through its vast portfolio of digital products, CNBC delivers real-time financial market news and information across a variety of platforms including CNBC.com, CNBCPro & CNBC mobile products. CNBC is also available nationwide on Sirius XM channel 112. From: Schutz, Jackie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:46 PM To: Larocco, Lori Ann (NBCUniversal) Cc: Sunburst Subject: FW: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES From: Governor's Press Office Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:41 PM Subject: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES ALL: Today, Governor Rick Scott sent the below letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the request that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. Click HERE to view the letter. ### Speaker of the House Paul Ryan United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and the news that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received. More importantly, however, it is our understanding that the state does not have the authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation of these Syrian refugees to Florida even without state support. Therefore, we are asking the United States Congress to take immediate and aggressive action to prevent President Obama and his administration from using any federal tax dollars to fund the relocation of up to 425 Syrian refugees (the total possible number of refugees pending for state relocation support at this time) to Florida, or anywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk these individuals may pose to our national security. As the federal elected body that exercises oversight and authorizes federal spending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security. My office stands ready to provide any available information regarding this request for your immediate action. Sincerely, Rick Scott Governor From: Bustamante, Jeri To: Gonzalez, Jorge Cc: Schenone, Lauren Subject: Re: the Governor today Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:44:12 PM
Nothing has been said on camera.
I'll look into a phoner and let you know.
Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com
On Nov 16, 2015, at 2:42 PM, Gonzalez, Jorge
Ok. But nothing regarding Syrian refugees has been said on camera? Is it possible to get him on the phone?
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 16, 2015, at 2:32 PM, Bustamante, Jeri
Hi Jorge,
Not today. But he did yesterday in the Orlando market to 13 and WESH.He gave reaction on the attacks and said his thoughts and prayers are with the victims' families.
Below is the letter we sent out today in case you haven't seen it.
ALL: Today, Governor Rick Scott sent the below letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the request that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. ClickHERE to view the letter. ### Speaker of the House Paul Ryan United States House of Representatives H-232 The CapitolWashington, DC 20515
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and thenews that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received. More importantly, however, it is ourunderstanding that the state does not havethe authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation ofthese Syrian refugees to Florida even withoutstate support. Therefore, we are asking theUnited States Congress to take immediateand aggressive action to prevent PresidentObama and his administration from using anyfederal tax dollars to fund the relocation of upto 425 Syrian refugees (the total possiblenumber of refugees pending for staterelocation support at this time) to Florida, oranywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk theseindividuals may pose to our national security. As the federal elected body thatexercises oversight and authorizes federalspending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security. My office stands ready to provide anyavailable information regarding this request for your immediate action. Sincerely,
RickScott Governor Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com
On Nov 16, 2015, at 2:23 PM, Gonzalez, Jorge
Hi Jeri, Has the governor made any on camera remarks regarding Syrian refugees today? If so, in what media market? I’m trying to figure out if I can get access to that video. Thanks, Jorge K. Gonzalez WFOR-TV MIAMI Executive Producer 305-639-4680(office) 305-434-5396(mobile) From: Bustamante, Jeri To: Gonzalez, Jorge Subject: Re: the Governor today Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:31:26 PM Attachments: image001.png
Hi Jorge,
Not today. But he did yesterday in the Orlando market to 13 and WESH.He gave reaction on the attacks and said his thoughts and prayers are with the victims' families.
Below is the letter we sent out today in case you haven't seen it.
ALL: Today, Governor Rick Scott sent the below letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the request that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. ClickHERE to view the letter. ### Speaker of the House Paul Ryan United States House of Representatives H-232 The CapitolWashington, DC 20515
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and thenews that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received. More importantly, however, it is ourunderstanding that the state does not havethe authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation ofthese Syrian refugees to Florida even withoutstate support. Therefore, we are asking theUnited States Congress to take immediateand aggressive action to prevent PresidentObama and his administration from using anyfederal tax dollars to fund the relocation of upto 425 Syrian refugees (the total possiblenumber of refugees pending for staterelocation support at this time) to Florida, oranywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk theseindividuals may pose to our national security. As the federal elected body thatexercises oversight and authorizes federalspending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security. My office stands ready to provide anyavailable information regarding this request for your immediate action. Sincerely,
RickScott Governor
Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com
On Nov 16, 2015, at 2:23 PM, Gonzalez, Jorge
Hi Jeri, Has the governor made any on camera remarks regarding Syrian refugees today? If so, in what media market? I’m trying to figure out if I can get access to that video. Thanks, Jorge K. Gonzalez WFOR-TV MIAMI Executive Producer 305-639-4680(office) 305-434-5396(mobile)
From: Bustamante, Jeri To: Bustamante, Jeri Cc: Schenone, Lauren Subject: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:27:09 PM
ALL: Today, Governor Rick Scott sent the below letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the request that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. Click HERE to view the letter. ### Speaker of the House Paul Ryan United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and the news that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received. More importantly, however, it is our understanding that the state does not have the authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation of these Syrian refugees to Florida even without state support. Therefore, we are asking the United States Congress to take immediate and aggressive action to prevent President Obama and his administration from using any federal tax dollars to fund the relocation of up to 425 Syrian refugees (the total possible number of refugees pending for state relocation support at this time) to Florida, or anywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk these individuals may pose to our national security. As the federal elected body that exercises oversight and authorizes federal spending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security. My office stands ready to provide any available information regarding this request for your immediate action. Sincerely, Rick Scott Governor From: Schutz, Jackie To: Brown, Eben Cc: Sunburst Subject: RE: Syrian Refugees Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:07:58 PM Attachments: image001.png image003.png
Let me check From: Brown, Eben [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 2:04 PM To: Schutz, Jackie Subject: Syrian Refugees Hi Jackie! Any chance I could get the Gov by phone?? (305) 866-8459. Eben Brown Miami Bureau Reporter Fox News Radio This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. It is intended solely for the named addressee. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to the addressee), you may not copy or deliver this message or its attachments to anyone. Rather, you should permanently delete this message and its attachments and kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments that does not relate to the official business of Fox News or Fox Business must not be taken to have been sent or endorsed by either of them. No representation is made that this email or its attachments are without defect.
From: Schenone, Lauren To: Mitchell, Tia Cc: Bustamante, Jeri Subject: FW: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:56:48 PM
Hi Tia, Thanks for reaching out. Please see the Governor’s letter below. Thanks, Lauren Schenone Deputy Press Secretary 850.717.9282 From: Governor's Press Office Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:41 PM Subject: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES ALL: Today, Governor Rick Scott sent the below letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the request that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. Click HERE to view the letter. ### Speaker of the House Paul Ryan United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and the news that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received. More importantly, however, it is our understanding that the state does not have the authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation of these Syrian refugees to Florida even without state support. Therefore, we are asking the United States Congress to take immediate and aggressive action to prevent President Obama and his administration from using any federal tax dollars to fund the relocation of up to 425 Syrian refugees (the total possible number of refugees pending for state relocation support at this time) to Florida, or anywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk these individuals may pose to our national security. As the federal elected body that exercises oversight and authorizes federal spending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security. My office stands ready to provide any available information regarding this request for your immediate action. Sincerely, Rick Scott Governor From: Schenone, Lauren To: [email protected] Cc: Bustamante, Jeri Subject: FW: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:53:17 PM
Hi Susan, Thanks for reaching out. Please see the Governor’s letter below. Thanks, Lauren Schenone Deputy Press Secretary 850.717.9282 From: Governor's Press Office Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:41 PM Subject: GOV. RICK SCOTT ON SYRIAN REFUGEES ALL: Today, Governor Rick Scott sent the below letter to the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and members of the Florida Congressional delegation regarding the request that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida. Click HERE to view the letter. ### Speaker of the House Paul Ryan United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell United States Senate 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Dear Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell: Please be aware that several organizations have requested that our state Department of Children and Families support the relocation of 425 possible Syrian refugees to Florida, as they receive federal funding to house these refugees in our state. Following the terrorist attacks by ISIS in Paris that killed over 120 people and wounded more than 350, and the news that at least one of the terror attack suspects gained access to France by posing as a Syrian refugee, our state agency will not support the requests we have received. More importantly, however, it is our understanding that the state does not have the authority to prevent the federal government from funding the relocation of these Syrian refugees to Florida even without state support. Therefore, we are asking the United States Congress to take immediate and aggressive action to prevent President Obama and his administration from using any federal tax dollars to fund the relocation of up to 425 Syrian refugees (the total possible number of refugees pending for state relocation support at this time) to Florida, or anywhere in the United States, without an extensive evaluation of the risk these individuals may pose to our national security. As the federal elected body that exercises oversight and authorizes federal spending, please take any action available through the powers of the United States Congress to prevent federal allocations toward the relocation of Syrian refugees without extensive examination into how this would affect our homeland security. My office stands ready to provide any available information regarding this request for your immediate action. Sincerely, Rick Scott Governor From: Kraeft, Erin To: Raudales, Fany Cc: St Jean, Sharon Subject: Constituent Caller0 Temia Brinson Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:31:49 PM
Calling to encourage the Governor to not let in Syrian refugees. Erin Kraeft Executive Office of the Governor Administrative Assistant The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-717-9534 @ItsWorkingFL From: Kraeft, Erin To: Orcel, Jonathan Subject: FW: Voicemails and live calls regarding Syrian refugees Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:30:37 PM
Erin Kraeft Executive Office of the Governor Administrative Assistant The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-717-9534 @ItsWorkingFL From: Kraeft, Erin Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:30 PM To: Raudales, Fany Cc: St Jean, Sharon Subject: Voicemails and live calls regarding Syrian refugees 11/16/2015-12:38pm—Live Call Stephanie Neugebauer- 407-265-9356 Calling and also sent an e-mail last night. Wants to ask the Governor to not let in Syrian refugees. No response requested 11/16/2015- 12:47pm- Live Call Mark- (Southern Trust) Is sending an e-mail also but is wanting the Governor to not let in Syrian Refugees. No response requested 11/16- 12:43PM- VM Elenor Anderson -352-686-9158- I am a Florida resident. Want to express my opinion concerning refugees I am hoping gov Scott will not allow any of them here. No response requested 11/16/15-12:49PM- VM Unknown- 941-840-8400 I’ve lived in FL 30 years I didn’t realize we were a state that accepted Syrian refugees. Consider this like other states have done. Do not send Syrian refugees to Florida No response requested 11/16/2015-1:03PM VM Ms. Graves- 863-255-3354 Id like a call back from someone in gov office. Hopefully today. Response requested 11/16/2015-1:03pm VM Bryant e spooner-904-343-9735 I voted for gov and supported him on everything but urging him to stand with the 5 govs not to let Syrian refugees in Florida. No response requested 11/16/2015-1:04 PM- VM Ms. Graves- 863-255-3354 Just made a call - I am a long time resident I would appreciate a call back Response requested ______11/16/2015-1:08 PM- VM Margarete- 850-207-4692- – Pensacola Urge gov Scott to join Alabama in refusing to accept Syrian refugees No response requested 11/16/2015- 1:15 PM- VM Caller Unknown- 941-320-9119 Sarasota- wanted to encourage our gov to make sure he does not allow immigrants into our state. No response requested Erin Kraeft Executive Office of the Governor Administrative Assistant The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-717-9534 @ItsWorkingFL From: Kraeft, Erin To: Raudales, Fany Cc: St Jean, Sharon Subject: Voicemails and live calls regarding Syrian refugees Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:30:21 PM
11/16/2015-12:38pm—Live Call Stephanie Neugebauer- 407-265-9356 Calling and also sent an e-mail last night. Wants to ask the Governor to not let in Syrian refugees. No response requested 11/16/2015- 12:47pm- Live Call Mark- (Southern Trust) Is sending an e-mail also but is wanting the Governor to not let in Syrian Refugees. No response requested 11/16- 12:43PM- VM Elenor Anderson -352-686-9158- I am a Florida resident. Want to express my opinion concerning refugees I am hoping gov Scott will not allow any of them here. No response requested 11/16/15-12:49PM- VM Unknown- 941-840-8400 I’ve lived in FL 30 years I didn’t realize we were a state that accepted Syrian refugees. Consider this like other states have done. Do not send Syrian refugees to Florida No response requested 11/16/2015-1:03PM VM Ms. Graves- 863-255-3354 Id like a call back from someone in gov office. Hopefully today. Response requested 11/16/2015-1:03pm VM Bryant e spooner-904-343-9735 I voted for gov and supported him on everything but urging him to stand with the 5 govs not to let Syrian refugees in Florida. No response requested 11/16/2015-1:04 PM- VM Ms. Graves- 863-255-3354 Just made a call - I am a long time resident I would appreciate a call back Response requested ______11/16/2015-1:08 PM- VM Margarete- 850-207-4692- – Pensacola Urge gov Scott to join Alabama in refusing to accept Syrian refugees No response requested 11/16/2015- 1:15 PM- VM Caller Unknown- 941-320-9119 Sarasota- wanted to encourage our gov to make sure he does not allow immigrants into our state. No response requested Erin Kraeft Executive Office of the Governor Administrative Assistant The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-717-9534 @ItsWorkingFL From: Hoopingarner, Cole To: Dickerson, Currie; Tupps, John; Schenone, Lauren Cc: Moulton, Diane; Davis, Warren Subject: FW: urgent Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 1:24:39 PM
Please see below. Congressman Yoho's office is specifically asking where the Governor stands on this issue. Please advise how or if Citizen Services can assist. Thank you. Sincerely, Cole Hoopingarner Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of Governor Rick Scott (850) 717-9403 From: Norfleet, Jessica [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 12:21 PM To: Kassees, Peggy Cc: Kue-Rowan, May ; Davis, Warren ; Hoopingarner, Cole Subject: RE: urgent Good morning again ladies, I see another couple of states has added to the list,
ABC News 12 mins · JUST IN: Indiana joins Louisiana, Arkansas, Michigan, Alabama and Texas in refusing to accept Syrian refugees in wake of #ParisAttacks
Just a friendly reminder if you can tell me where Gov. Scott stands with it, thanks so much!! Jessica Jessica Norfleet District Director Congressman Ted S. Yoho Proudly Serving Florida’s 3rd Congressional District 5000 NW 27th Court, Suite E Gainesville, FL 32606 352-505-0838 (P) 352-505-3511 (F) YOHO.HOUSE.GOV From: Norfleet, Jessica [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:08 AM To: Kassees, Peggy
Warren Davis 9:53 AM: Good morning. citizen Services has received approximately 481 emails in opposition to relocating Syrian refugees in the United States, particularly Florida, since 6:45 on Friday. They are coming in about 10 at a time now every few minutes. This accounts for more than 3/4 or the majority of all email correspondence received this weekend and is the main issue folks are calling about this morning. It is notable, many are contacting us in response to decisions made by other Governors, (Michigan/Alabama) and want to know Governor Scott's position on this issue. Please advise Jackie and Melissa. Thank you. From: Kraeft, Erin To: Raudales, Fany Cc: St Jean, Sharon Subject: Voicemails regarding Syrian refugees Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 12:27:24 PM
11/16/2015 10:59am Terry Anderson- 680-346-4002 Live in Pensacola. Wants to pass along, will he take the courageous stand that the other Governors did not allowing the Syrian refugees to come over. We do not have the abilities to vet these people. Most of them are military aged males. No return call requested 11/16/2015-11:23am Anthony Cunningham- 772-675-2000 We are not supporting. We do not want the governor to take any Syrian refugees. No return call requested 11/16/2015-11:26am Kristen Eettman- 727-457-5891 I am a Florida resident, asking he refuse any Syrian Refugees. Please protect the people of Florida and America. No returned call requested 11/16/2015-11:29am Fred and Barbara We are from citrus county want to ask the Governor not to allow any refugees from sryia into our state. Please join the other Governors. No returned call requested 11/16/2015-11:45am Kate I want to know from the Governor’s office is Florida going to be taking in Syrian refugees. Please call back. Returned Call requested 11/16/2015- 11:53am Mark Other Governors are refusing. We need to do the same with our state. Please step up to the plate and tell Obama no. No returned call requested. 11/16/2015-12:10pm Unknown caller- 941-722-1153 I do not want Governor to let Syrian refugees in unless he is willing to go through and make sure no ISIS and its just Christians. No returned call requested Erin Kraeft Executive Office of the Governor Administrative Assistant The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-717-9534 @ItsWorkingFL From: Bustamante, Jeri To: De Diego, Javier Cc: Machado, Alina; Schenone, Lauren Subject: Re: CNN Inquiry for Gov. Rick Scott Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:47:19 AM Attachments: image001.png
Got it. Thank you.
Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com
On Nov 16, 2015, at 11:41 AM, De Diego, Javier
Thanks for the quick response. We’re on rolling coverage of this story, as I’m sure you’ve see on TV. So, as soon as you have an answer, it would be great, especially given that other governors have already come out and made statements. Javier de Diego Miami – Supervising Producer W: 305.400.7646 C: 404.434.7037 @JaviCNN From: Bustamante, Jeri [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:35 AM To: De Diego, Javier Cc: Machado, Alina; Schenone, Lauren Subject: Re: CNN Inquiry for Gov. Rick Scott Hi Javier, Thanks for reaching out. We will look into this and let you know. What's your deadline? Thanks!
Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com
On Nov 16, 2015, at 11:30 AM, De Diego, Javier
Good morning, Jeri… First of all, I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Javier de Diego, and I’m the CNN producer based in Miami. I work with correspondent Alina Machado, who is copied on this email. Secondly, we were wondering if Gov. Scott planned on issuing any statements, with regards to Syrian refugees potentially coming to Florida. Please let us know, as soon as you can. Thanks for your time! Javier de Diego Miami – Supervising Producer W: 305.400.7646 C: 404.434.7037 @JaviCNN
From: Kraeft, Erin To: Raudales, Fany Cc: St Jean, Sharon Subject: Constituent Caller Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:47:02 AM
Donavin Hultgren- from mount dora Calling to express his displeasure regarding the Syrian refugees coming over. Wants the governor to stop it. Erin Kraeft Executive Office of the Governor Administrative Assistant The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-717-9534 @ItsWorkingFL From: Bustamante, Jeri To: Fenske, Taryn; Phillips, Riley Subject: Fwd: SYRIAN REFUGEES AFTER PARIS ATTACKS Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:46:17 AM
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Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com
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From: "Bustamante, Jeri"
Hi Gail,
Thanks for reaching out. We will look into this. You said you needed reaction before the 4 in our phone conversation but we will try to follow up before the noon.
Thanks.
Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com
On Nov 16, 2015, at 10:40 AM, Paschall, Gail F
GOOD MORNING JERI. GOOD MORNING EVERYONE. Per our conversation Jeri, I’m am trying to get an interview, or something prior to noon today regarding this: After the Paris attacks will Florida refuse Syrian refugees? What is the governor’s position, is there a plan to scale back, what is the plan. My understanding is that on Sunday the governors of Alabama and Michigan announced they would not accept refugees from the Syrian civil war. One leader cited credible threats from terrorists at Alabama. Has Florida received any threats, if you can you elaborate? What about any screening process, have any measures been stepped up in wake of the Paris bombings? Also what is the latest number of Syrian refugees in Florida? where have they settled? are there any our coverage area including the following counties. ORANGE, SEMINOLE, OSCEOLA , VOLUSIA FLAGLER, BREVARD, MARION LAKE . THANK YOU FOUR YOUR HELP. From: Kraeft, Erin To: Raudales, Fany Cc: St Jean, Sharon Subject: Constituent Caller- Natalie Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:36:30 AM
Calling because she is concerned about the Syrian refugees, she is hoping that the Governor will follow suite of the Alabama, Texas and Michigan Governor. No response necessary Erin Kraeft Executive Office of the Governor Administrative Assistant The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-717-9534 @ItsWorkingFL From: Bustamante, Jeri To: De Diego, Javier Cc: Machado, Alina; Schenone, Lauren Subject: Re: CNN Inquiry for Gov. Rick Scott Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:34:35 AM Attachments: image001.png
Hi Javier,
Thanks for reaching out. We will look into this and let you know.
What's your deadline?
Thanks!
Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com
On Nov 16, 2015, at 11:30 AM, De Diego, Javier
Good morning, Jeri… First of all, I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Javier de Diego, and I’m the CNN producer based in Miami. I work with correspondent Alina Machado, who is copied on this email. Secondly, we were wondering if Gov. Scott planned on issuing any statements, with regards to Syrian refugees potentially coming to Florida. Please let us know, as soon as you can. Thanks for your time! Javier de Diego Miami – Supervising Producer W: 305.400.7646 C: 404.434.7037 @JaviCNN
From: Kraeft, Erin To: Raudales, Fany Cc: St Jean, Sharon Subject: Constituent Caller- Maessa-239-595-3794 Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:34:34 AM
Calling to speak to a Governors aide. Wants to know what she can do to get Governor to write a letter to President Obama regarding Syrian refugees like the Alabama, Texas and Michigan governor did. Messa- 239-595-3794 Erin Kraeft Executive Office of the Governor Administrative Assistant The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399 850-717-9534 @ItsWorkingFL From: Kassees, Peggy To: Norfleet, Jessica Cc: Kue-Rowan, May; Davis, Warren; Hoopingarner, Cole Subject: RE: urgent Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:31:11 AM
Good morning, Jessica – your request has been forwarded to the above. I understand they have notified other staff. Peggy From: Norfleet, Jessica [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:08 AM To: Kassees, Peggy Subject: urgent Who in the governor’s office can I call about a policy question real quick, ie following Texas, Alabama, and Michigan closing up for Syrian refugees? Jessica Norfleet District Director Congressman Ted S. Yoho Proudly Serving Florida’s 3rd Congressional District 5000 NW 27th Court, Suite E Gainesville, FL 32606 352-505-0838 (P) 352-505-3511 (F) YOHO.HOUSE.GOV From: Kue-Rowan, May To: Hoopingarner, Cole; Davis, Warren Subject: FW: urgent Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:16:41 AM Importance: High
From: Kassees, Peggy Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:15 AM To: Norfleet, Jessica ; Kue-Rowan, May Subject: RE: urgent Importance: High I’m sharing your request with May… Peggy From: Norfleet, Jessica [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:08 AM To: Kassees, Peggy
Davis, Warren 9:54 AM: [11/16/2015 9:53 AM] Davis, Warren: Good morning. citizen Services has received approximately 481 emails in opposition to relocating Syrian refugees in the United States, particularly Florida, since 6:45 on Friday. They are coming in about 10 at a time now every few minutes. This accounts for more than 3/4 or the majority of all email correspondence received this weekend and is the main issue folks are calling about this morning. It is notable, many are contacting us in response to decisions made by other Governors, (Michigan/Alabama) and want to know Governor Scott's position on this issue. Please advise Jackie and Melissa. Thank you. Davis, Warren 9:54 AM: I expect Erin and other offices are receiving calls on this issue and may need instruction. From: Kassees, Peggy To: Norfleet, Jessica; Kue-Rowan, May Subject: RE: urgent Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:15:14 AM Importance: High
I’m sharing your request with May… Peggy From: Norfleet, Jessica [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 11:08 AM To: Kassees, Peggy Subject: urgent Who in the governor’s office can I call about a policy question real quick, ie following Texas, Alabama, and Michigan closing up for Syrian refugees? Jessica Norfleet District Director Congressman Ted S. Yoho Proudly Serving Florida’s 3rd Congressional District 5000 NW 27th Court, Suite E Gainesville, FL 32606 352-505-0838 (P) 352-505-3511 (F) YOHO.HOUSE.GOV From: Bustamante, Jeri To: Paschall, Gail F Cc: Media; O"Neill, Jess; Golgoski Marcie D.; Schenone, Lauren Subject: Re: SYRIAN REFUGEES AFTER PARIS ATTACKS Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 10:58:05 AM
Hi Gail,
Thanks for reaching out. We will look into this. You said you needed reaction before the 4 in our phone conversation but we will try to follow up before the noon.
Thanks.
Jeri Bustamante Office of Governor Rick Scott [email protected] (850) 544-2800 www.FLGov.com
On Nov 16, 2015, at 10:40 AM, Paschall, Gail F
GOOD MORNING JERI. GOOD MORNING EVERYONE. Per our conversation Jeri, I’m am trying to get an interview, or something prior to noon today regarding this: After the Paris attacks will Florida refuse Syrian refugees? What is the governor’s position, is there a plan to scale back, what is the plan. My understanding is that on Sunday the governors of Alabama and Michigan announced they would not accept refugees from the Syrian civil war. One leader cited credible threats from terrorists at Alabama. Has Florida received any threats, if you can you elaborate? What about any screening process, have any measures been stepped up in wake of the Paris bombings? Also what is the latest number of Syrian refugees in Florida? where have they settled? are there any our coverage area including the following counties. ORANGE, SEMINOLE, OSCEOLA , VOLUSIA FLAGLER, BREVARD, MARION LAKE . THANK YOU FOUR YOUR HELP. From: Davis, Warren To: Dickerson, Currie Cc: Hoopingarner, Cole; McClure, Kim; Moulton, Diane; Tupps, John; Harrell, Sharon; Raudales, Fany; St Jean, Sharon; Waiters, NyChelle; Cimmino-Lynn, Martha; Johnson, Janice; Kue-Rowan, May; Kassees, Peggy Subject: Syrian refugees Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 10:08:09 AM
Currie:
We need input and instruction on this when possible. This accounts for more than 3/4 of the email we have received since Friday. We are receiving calls from people who "want to talk to the Governor," or want to know the Governor's position on this issue. Assisting callers who want to make a scheduling request to discuss this or suggesting they condense their concerns to writing is not sufficient.
Thanks for your review and any input you can get from Jackie.
Warren Davis Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor
-----Original Message----- From: Hoopingarner, Cole Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 9:11 AM To: Dickerson, Currie
Hi Currie,
I left you a voicemail but wanted to email as well - we are getting hundreds of emails (306 since Friday and more are coming in as we speak) and steady telephone traffic about Syrian refugees in Florida. Many customers are asking what the Governor intends to do regarding Florida accepting Syrian refugees and are referencing other state governors and presidential candidates who have said they will not/should not accept any more refugees. Customers are also referencing a report circulating online that claims 10,000 refugees are going to be received in New Orleans soon or have already been received. There are conflicting reports about the validity of this claim.
If we can discuss this as soon as possible I'd appreciate it. It would be helpful for our office to have talking points approved by your office.
Thank you.
Sincerely, Cole Hoopingarner
Office of Citizen Services
Executive Office of Governor Rick Scott
(850) 717-9403 From: Hoopingarner, Cole To: Dickerson, Currie Cc: Davis, Warren Subject: Syrian refugees Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 9:11:16 AM
Hi Currie, I left you a voicemail but wanted to email as well - we are getting hundreds of emails (306 since Friday and more are coming in as we speak) and steady telephone traffic about Syrian refugees in Florida. Many customers are asking what the Governor intends to do regarding Florida accepting Syrian refugees and are referencing other state governors and presidential candidates who have said they will not/should not accept any more refugees. Customers are also referencing a report circulating online that claims 10,000 refugees are going to be received in New Orleans soon or have already been received. There are conflicting reports about the validity of this claim. If we can discuss this as soon as possible I'd appreciate it. It would be helpful for our office to have talking points approved by your office. Thank you. Sincerely, Cole Hoopingarner Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of Governor Rick Scott (850) 717-9403 From: Hoopingarner, Cole To: Britt, Jennifer; Davis, Warren Subject: RE: Lori doesn"t feel well and may not be in today. Date: Monday, November 16, 2015 8:00:55 AM
I'd like to update Currie on emails we have received on the Paris attacks and what, if anything, customers are saying about how it relates to Florida protecting its citizens, immigration/refugees, etc.
Is there someone who can do a count on these issues?
Sincerely,
Cole Hoopingarner
Office of Citizen Services
Executive Office of Governor Rick Scott
(850) 717-9403
______From: Britt, Jennifer Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 7:19 AM To: _Citizen Services <[email protected]> Subject: Lori doesn't feel well and may not be in today.
Jennifer Britt Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor Telephone: (850) 717-9402
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