King on Ebola: This Threat Must be Contained and Controlled

Washington, D.C.  - Congressman Steve King released the following statement after the Iowa National Guard announced that by the order of the Secretary of Defense, the 294th Area Support Medical Company, Iowa Army National Guard based in Washington, Iowa has a pending mobilization in support of the Operation United Assistance. This will affect approximately 80 soldiers from that unit.

“God Bless everyone who is willing to go to the Ebola stricken regions in Africa,” said King. “I have many times said they should be volunteers for a mission to fight an unseen, lethal enemy. As part of the Iowa family, our prayers go with you all.

Except for U.S. citizens quarantined upon their arrival, the President should immediately halt travel between the U.S. and any country that is a source of the Ebola outbreak.  According to the State Department 13,500 foreign nationals from Sierra Leon, Guinea, and Liberia have been granted travel visas for the U.S.  These individuals could pose a serious threat to the public health and security of the U.S.  This threat must be contained and controlled.”