We have an obligationmore. we have a dutyto offer a haven to these people. to give them an opportunity to begin a new life. From all reports. the earthquakes were of such magnitude that even the land is gone and there is no possibility of rebuilding on it in the near future. These Sicilian families face a hopeless future. Many of these people have relatives in the United States and have long wanted to come here to live. They have encountered numerous delays in obtaining visas. My bill can accomplish a twofold purposeit can alleviate the suffering that the earthquake victims have had to endure. it can also result in permitting many families who have been separated for years to come together. Mr.