Speech #890218719

I ask unanimous consent that this letter be included in the RECORD. Under the provisions worked out by the Departments of State and Justice. Cuban refugees in Spain. Mexico. and other countries who are the parents. spouses. or minor children of Cuban refugees in the United States will now be granted admission to this country without the labor certificate required for a visa. The new procedures will use the Attorney Generals authority. under section 212(d) (5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to parole into the United States people without visas. Up to now. this authority has been limited to refugees coming directly from Cuba to the United States. I am very happy that this revision has been made. for it will permit the reunion of many Cuban families which have been kept apart for years. And I think the Departments of State and Justice. and the President are to be congratulated for taking this important step toward fulfillment of President Johnsons pledge of October 3. 1965. to the people of Cuba "that those who seek refuge here will find it."