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In the wake of weekend terrorist bombings in New York City, Tom Reed renewed his calls for an end to political correctness when combating terrorism on U.S. soil.

"We care about keeping Americans safe and will not bow to politically correct culture. It's imperative that our leaders recognize terrorism for the danger that it is and refuse to tip-toe around the issue," said Reed. "It's only right to put American security above everything else."

Reed then criticized the responses of New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio, President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for failing to immediately recognize the attacks as bombings and the ties to terrorism. "So often our elected officials refuse to acknowledge the truth staring them in their faces. The American people, notably the victims of these terrorist attacks, are minimized when we refuse to acknowledge the enemy for what it is, radical Islamic terrorism."

The comments come in the wake of the bombings in New York City and New Jersey, as well as the mass stabbing attack at a Minnesota shopping mall.  The bombings in New York City injured roughly 29 people, while the stabbings resulted in the injury of 8 people. The suspect from the New York City bombings, Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, a U.S. citizen of Afghan descent, is now in custody after a shootout with police.

In addition, Reed was also critical of the President's decision to veto legislation that would allow the victims of 9/11 sue the Saudi Arabia government for their role in the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Shanksville, PA.

Finally, Reed expressed his concerns regarding a new report issued by the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security, which indicated 858 immigrants that were set to be deported from countries that are known for terror, were mistakenly given citizenship because of inaccurate data and government final management. These 858 people had final deportation orders and were instead put through the naturalization process.

"Our leaders and our national security agencies must put the victims of terror at the front and center of their thinking. It's a fundamental question of fairness. Why are victims of terrorist attacks given less rights and legal protections than the terrorists themselves? It's critical that we stand together to protect the American people and support justice for the victims of terror. Homeland security should never be a partisan or political issue," Reed concluded.

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