Speaker. I rise to support House Joint Resolution 397 and commend the committee on the practicality of this proposal. and the humanitarian principles that are so obvious in this area. It is certainly commendable that our Nation participates in the resettlement of refugeeescapees by admitting a proportionate number of refugees into the United States. The procedure to adjust the number of refugees to be admitted in proportion to the number admitted by countries other than the United States is a practical solution. We have always taken a great deal of pride in regarding our country as a haven for people seeking freedom in a land of opportunity. Certainly. history will bear out the thesis that the waves of immigrants that have reached this country throughout its entire history have been a worthwhile contributing factor to our political. economical. and social development. We know from experience that the vast majority of immigrants to this country become responsible. lawabiding citizens who are assets to the communities in which they settle and to the Nation at large. Certainly it is fitting. with this tremendous history of contribution that immigrants and refugees have compiled. that the United States coordinate with the various worldwide bodies in accepting a reasonable share of refugees on a sound basis. The fact that this legislation has the support of the Department of Justice and the Department of State is an indication of its soundness. Mr. Speaker. I wish to commend the members of the Judiciary Committee for their hard work in connection with this bill and to compliment them for their great understanding of the plight of refugees who are in need of the humanitarian approach toward solving the great international problem that they present.
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