Mr. Speaker. despite the heavy legislative schedule ahead of us in the few short weeks ahead as the 90th Congress strives to adjourn. it becomes imperative for this House to take action on pending bills for the relief of the victims of the earthquakes in Sicily. Among these bills is my H.R. 15192. to permit the issuance of 2.000 special immigrant visas for the unfortunate refugees from this great natural disaster. which created so many homeless and disrupted the lives of thousands of people. I am deeply interested in this legislation and was pleased to join my dear and able friend from New Jersey. Congressman RODINO. and others in sponsoring this humane bill. There are many Italian people in my district with relatives in Sicily who are refugees as a result of the earthquake. I hold these friends of mine in highest regard. both those who have come to this great country in the past and those of Italian descent who were born here and are native born American citizens who have made Immeasurable contributions in war and in peace for the perpetuity and protection of our American institutions. Naturally.
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