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President Janet Napolitano and the chancellors of the ������Ƶ today (Jan. 29) issued the following statement:

We are deeply concerned by the recent executive order that restricts the ability of our students, faculty, staff and other members of the UC community from certain countries from being able to enter or return to the United States. 

While maintaining the security of the nation’s visa system is critical, this executive order is contrary to the values we hold dear as leaders of the ������Ƶ. The UC community, like universities across the country, has long been deeply enriched by students, faculty and scholars from around the world, including the affected countries, coming to study, teach and research. It is critical that the United States continues to welcome the best students, scholars, scientists, and engineers of all backgrounds and nationalities.

We are committed to supporting all members of the UC community who are impacted by this executive action.

President Janet Napolitano
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Chancellor Nicholas B. Dirks
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Interim Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter
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Chancellor Howard Gillman
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Chancellor Gene Block
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Chancellor Dorothy Leland
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Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox
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Chancellor Pradeep Khosla
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Chancellor Sam Hawgood
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Chancellor Henry T. Yang
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Chancellor George R. Blumenthal
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