Mr. Speaker. support for legislation to make Cuban refugees eligible for U.S. citizenship appears in a Hearst newspaper. the Baltimore News American. The newspaper recalls that since Fidel Castro became dictator 7 years ago. more than 115.000 of his countrymen have fled to the United States. About 4.000 are still arriving each month by airlift. Because of their special status. however. they are unable to qualify for citizenship. The News American endorses bills backed by the administration to make them eligible. This is a welcome prospect. the newspaper declares editorially. both as a humanitarian gesture and a demonstration of our sincerity in urging others to seek the liberty we enjoy.
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