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Below, others who took to Twitter to express their disdain for the president's remarks:

REPUBLICANS

OHIO GOV. JOHN KASICH, REPUBLICAN

America was built on the backs of immigrants from around the globe. We must honor that history, not reject it. It starts with respectful rhetoric and signing bipartisan DACA legislation.

— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) January 11, 2018

SEN. JEFF FLAKE, R-ARIZONA

My ancestors came from countries not nearly as prosperous as the one we live in today. I’m glad that they were welcomed here.

— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) January 12, 2018

FORMER FLORIDA GOV. JEB BUSH, REPUBLICAN

For every one step forward @POTUS takes when it comes to judgement and good, coherent policy decisions, he Inexplicably and without fail takes ten steps back. I hope today’s comments were just a crass and flippant mistake, and do not reflect the hateful racism they imply. 1/2

— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) January 12, 2018

We need comprehensive immigration reform that reflects our values as a country and recognizes our economic needs. This requires a merit-based system that attracts talented, freedom-loving individuals from across the globe, whether they are from Haiti, Norway or anywhere else 2/2

— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) January 12, 2018

REP. MIA LOVE, R-UTAH

Here is my statement on the President’s comments today: pic.twitter.com/EdtsFjc2zL

— Rep. Mia Love (@RepMiaLove) January 11, 2018

SEN. ORRIN HATCH, R-UTAH

HATCH: “I look forward to getting a more detailed explanation regarding the President’s comments. Part of what makes America so special is that we welcome the best and brightest in the world, regardless of their country of origin.” #utpol

— Senator Hatch Office (@senorrinhatch) January 11, 2018

DEMOCRATS

DEMOCRATIC LEADER NANCY PELOSI, D-CALIFORNIA

Sad comment from @realDonaldTrump. All the more reason to focus on getting an agreement on DACA as soon as possible. pic.twitter.com/aSKXvZQVuN

— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) January 11, 2018

REP. TED LIEU, D-CALIFORNIA

Appalled by @realDonaldTrump’s racists remarks. Once again, @POTUS is dividing our nation. His statement today in the Oval Office was beyond the pale, even for him. As a proud immigrant serving in Congress, will continue to fight against these hateful policies. https://t.co/eaGtEFBi8W

— Rep. Ted Lieu (@RepTedLieu) January 11, 2018

REP LUIS GUTIERREZ, D-ILLINOIS

This is the real Donald Trump and my biggest fear is that his voters will applaud him. https://t.co/GVDHYvMDof

— Luis V. Gutierrez (@RepGutierrez) January 11, 2018

REP. GRACE MENG, D-NEW YORK

Can someone at the White House please remind @realDonaldTrump that the American Dream is not only for immigrants of a certain color? https://t.co/H6XP15FQbS

— Grace Meng (@RepGraceMeng) January 11, 2018

REP. ROBIN KELLY, D-ILLINOIS

Mr. President, @realDonaldTrump, it is time that you stop using the Oval Office to divide us. The words you used to describe Haiti and African countries are disgraceful. https://t.co/qZvYja0hmp

— Robin Kelly (@RobinLynneKelly) January 11, 2018

SEN. MARTIN HEINRICH, D-NEW MEXICO

Pres Trump doesn’t have a bottom floor – with every insult he stoops lower and lower. Truly a disgrace. https://t.co/1BethMotDi

— Martin Heinrich (@MartinHeinrich) January 11, 2018

SEN. CORY BOOKER, D-NEW JERSEY

Let me be clear. @RealDonaldTrump does not speak for America.

We are a nation of immigrants and I am so proud of that. https://t.co/ZnB8ln9GkC

— Sen. Cory Booker (@SenBooker) January 11, 2018

REP. ELIJAH CUMMINGS, D-MARYLAND

I condemn this unforgivable statement and this demeaning of the office of the Presidency. I will always fight for the vulnerable among us and against bigotry in all its forms. https://t.co/uffsZkgnfy

— Elijah E. Cummings (@RepCummings) January 11, 2018

REP. KEITH ELLISON, D-MINNESOTA

“Why are we having all these people from sh*thole countries come here?” Trump said referring to African countries and Haiti. Ready to organize yet? https://t.co/ALkmkLnsKz

— Rep. Keith Ellison (@keithellison) January 11, 2018

REP. JOE KENNEDY III, D-MASSACHUSETTS

“No human race is superior; no religious faith is inferior. All collective judgments are wrong. Only racists make them.” - Elie Wiesel https://t.co/csyC1BjrXB

— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) January 11, 2018

REP. FRANK PALLONE, D-NEW JERSEY

Appalled by @realDonaldTrump’s bigoted remarks that once gain reveal his lack of compassion & decency. This behavior is unacceptable from any individual, let alone our president.https://t.co/VuGkqnTz6e

— Rep. Frank Pallone (@FrankPallone) January 11, 2018

SEN.RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, D-CONNECTICUT

President Trump’s remarks smack of blatant racism – odious and insidious racism masquerading poorly as immigration policy. He does not speak for me as an American.

— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) January 11, 2018

REP. ADRIANO ESPAILLAT, D-NEW YORK

Shame on #Trump! This is not what Americans deserve from their president! There is a problem with the leader of our nation. @CNNSitRoom

— Adriano Espaillat (@RepEspaillat) January 11, 2018

SEN. BEN CARDIN, D-MARYLAND

It’s almost a year under @POTUS and I can’t say anything he says stuns me anymore. His comments do not represent America’s values. This is very hurtful. https://t.co/JUV5hgGwO1

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) January 12, 2018

OTHERS

FORMER FIRST DAUGHTER CHELSEA CLINTON, DEMOCRAT

Mr. President, immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti and the 54 countries in Africa likely helped build your buildings. They’ve certainly helped build our country. cc @POTUS https://t.co/hv1QYRoRy3

— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) January 11, 2018

FORMER MEXICAN PRESIDENT VICENTE FOX QUESADA

.@realDonaldTrump, your mouth is the foulest shithole in the world. With what authority do you proclaim who’s welcome in America and who’s not. America’s greatness is built on diversity, or have you forgotten your immigrant background, Donald?

— Vicente Fox Quesada (@VicenteFoxQue) January 11, 2018

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (NAACP)

.@NAACP responds to Trump's \"s***hole countries\" comment: https://t.co/Y3ExSazL8k pic.twitter.com/h1wQBWlWJQ

— ABC 7 News - WJLA (@ABC7News) January 12, 2018
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