Sen. Chuck Schumer: 'Pause' in Syrian Refugee Program Necessary

New York Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer reportedly has said that a "pause" to the Syrian refugees being admitted to the United States may be necessary because of the Paris attacks.

Susan Davis, an NPR congressional reporter, tweeted this post on Tuesday:

Schumer: A "pause" on refugees may be necessary. Waiting to see what admin tells senators tmw in classified briefing.

— Susan Davis (@DaviSusan) November 17, 2015

Schumer, 64, who is serving his third term, is a leading Democrat on Capitol Hill — and the comment may indicate growing bipartisan support for a suspension in the Obama administration's refugee program after the attacks that killed 129 people and injured more than 300 others.

A Schumer spokesman could not be reached by Newsmax for comment.

Senate Republicans, led by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, requested the classified session with the White House. The meeting is to occur Wednesday afternoon, a Senate source told Newsmax.

Obama's plans to admit 10,000 refugees over the next year have come under bitter attack by Republicans, with House Speaker Paul Ryan Tuesday calling for a pause in the program.

Half the nation's governors on Monday urged a suspension and review of the effort.

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