“It’s Time to Stand Up and Stand Together”, 29 January 2017

[W]e strongly denounce the executive order that President Trump issued banning people entry to the US from seven predominantly Muslim countries...This is a direct assault on the US’s commitment to fairness, the rule of law, and religious liberty…The impact of this policy is to deny entry to some of the most vulnerable people in the world, forced from their homes and fleeing unthinkable violence. It also denies entry to some of the world’s best doctors, scholars, and artists depriving the US of the diversity which has made it what it is. This executive order does not make us stronger or safer, in fact it does just the opposite. It’s also bad for the business community which relies upon our diverse and inclusive workplaces that make us more competitive while fostering innovation... We call on our leaders around the world to denounce this policy, which can only further division and to stand up for a world that values openness and compassion.