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Kelly Ryan, president of Jesuit Refugee Service/USA, challenges the notion that the United States must choose between protecting its borders and protecting people fleeing persecution. In this op-ed, first published in The Philadelphia Inquirer, she argues that refugee resettlement has long advanced both national security and humanitarian values. As debates over immigration continue, Ryan makes the case for reclaiming a bipartisan tradition that has strengthened both the nation and the lives of those seeking safety.