Despite the House easily passing a bill that would suspend the program allowing Syrian and Iraqi refugees into America until key security agencies certify that they donโt pose a security risk, District area lawmakers and officials said theyโd still welcome those from the war-torn terrorist hotbeds. โI feel strongly that we should be welcoming refugees from all over the world, as is our countryโs proud heritage,โ said D.C. At-large Councilman David Grosso, an independent.

