Yes, we have a right and duty to secure our borders. For example, on November 26th, 2018, The View cohost Ana Navaro tweeted, 'I can’t get this image out of my mind.
However, the phrase was used an expression of dissent against the policies of the White House, particularly in response to policy against immigrants and minorities. On March 10th, 2015, The Guardian published an opinion piece called ''This is not who we are’ is American for: ‘This is sort of who we are.’'įollowing the election of President Donald Trump, the phrase continued to grow in popularity. The phrase became something of a cliche during President Obama's tenure, as his repeated use of the expression was parodied in political cartoons and YouTube videos (shown below).
In December 2010, following the release of the Senate's report on the use of torture by the United States following the 9/11 attacks, President Obama said the program was 'contrary to who we are.' Many refuted the president's claim, with The Atlantic publishing the piece 'Torture Is Who We Are.' Over the next decade, the phrase became a popular one used by President Obama.
