An Iraqi translator who has earned commendations for risking his life repeatedly to save the lives of many American soldiers in combat has been denied a visa to live in the United States because of nonviolent actions he took to overthrow Saddam Hussein — at the same time the U.S. government was calling for regime change in Iraq. Jasim, whose name is being withheld for his safety, has received strong support from the U.S. military, and the Department of Homeland Security approved his application for a visa. But the State Department has denied Jasim a visa because he was arrested in 1996 for actions against the Saddam dictatorship.
Some of Jasim's supporters, however, believe the real reason he's been denied a visa is that he has become a "nuisance" to State Department personnel at the Baghdad Embassy. The State Department, citing privacy concerns, declined to discuss Jasim's case. - FOX News Story
Go figure. Here is a guy who has helped our Troops in Irag out, even putting his own life on the line. Has the support of even the highest levels of the Military and Department of Homeland Security. Yet our State Department is denying him access? They claim it is because of his actions that he took against Sadam Hussein. What!?
I guess when the leadership of the State Department is too busy out giving gifts away all over the Country there really isn't anybody to make these decisions. Another big oops for the Obama Administration.
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