Speech #840113334

As you have probably heard by now three of this group to it: Kedzierski. Tauzowski. and Wegrzynowski under the pressure brought on them by their families in Poland and due to persuasive talks by agents of the Communist Warsaw Embassy at Washington. left for Poland. Since the vigorous campaign launched by the regime of Poland to induce refugees to return home. that group of sailors from Formosa was receiving special attention of the Warsaw Embassy agents. who are trying to get them by coaxing or scaring. We have not written to you on the subject before. however. in view of the approaching session of the Congress we think it will be Imperative to take this matter up in order to obtain for them the right of permanent residency in the United States. The bill introduced by you tends to grant them the right to apply for adjustment of their immigration status under section 6 of the Refugee Relief Act of 1953. If the bill will have been passed it would take another year or so to have the case settled. Taking into consideration that they have been promised permanent residency in the United States when in Formosa. their disappointment is considerable and their anxiety great. added to this were faked letters sent to them from their families which sapped their energy not to a small degree. We have proven that the letters in question are written under duress. clearly evident from their styling when compared with other letters previously written to them. or even recent letters. butt on sub. jects not related to their suggested repatriation. On the other hand. it is known that these families are persecuted by the Warsaw regime. it would be of great importance and we shall be extremely grateful if adjustment of their immigration status might be definitely settled in the nearest future and we appeal to you for assistance. We are taking this opportunity to enclose herewith a copy of a report on those seamen throwing some new light on the situation. The material enclosed has been sent by us to the immigration authorities and other government agencies interested in the matter. With best wishes and all kind regards. I am.