U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson defends his American Safe Act bill

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, a Concord Republican for the 8th District, appeared Wednesday on Fox News’ “On the Record” with host Martha MacCallum to discuss his bill, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act, which would temporarily stop President Obama’s plan to allow Syrian and Iraqi refugees into the U.S.

The president has threatened to veto the bill. Several Republican governors, including North Carolina’s Pat McCrory, have said they will seek to prevent the refugees from coming to their states after the Paris attacks.

“This veto threat is further proof that President Obama is out of touch," Hudson said in a news statement this week.

Hudson introduced his bill on Monday.

On Thursday, the House voted to approve the bill 289-137, clearing a veto-proof margin, Hudson said.

His district includes most of Robeson, all of Scotland and other counties closer to the Charlotte area.