The new immigration EO is due shortly. My understanding is that this EO is simply to buy time for US agencies to review the vetting procedures for immigrants coming to the United States. Below are links that might explain the new EO a bit and also an in depth write up on what is exactly our vetting procedures right now.

News from The Associated Press

Inside the U.S. vetting system Trump wants to replace - CBS News

My objection to the ban is not the same as many. I respect totally those that are opposed simply because it flies in the face of what this country is all about and that is immigrants (ALL come from immigrant roots) but also understand what Trump is looking for in insuring our safety.

My concern is that this is simply a cover of some kind......it seems, and if your read the vetting procedures in place now (the second link supplied) it is not easy to come into this country.

I also, as I think every american does also, believe in having strong borders. If you notice during the campaign, both primary and general, every candidate on both sides were for making our borders stronger.

Last night and prior to the address, Trump alluded to the "gang of eight" proposal (which he mocked during the primary) and earlier mentioned entertaining allowing path to legal status for illegals.

"Trump did say that "real and positive immigration reform is possible," but only mentioned conditioning legal immigration on job skills rather than family ties. It's a popular idea, a version of which was included as part of the 2013 "Gang of Eight" bill that passed the Senate and died in the House."

CAN we in fact find common ground on immigration as was begun in the house prior to the primary season ?

What should be part of any comprehensive immigration reform "

Is a path to legalization something we can accomplish ?