I would like to read an extract from this mornings Washington Post that I think is relevant to the debate that has just been occurring. It is an item headed "Panel Speeds Refugee Funds." It Is a compilation of what occurred in the House Committee on the Judiciary yesterday. Then It states: Miss Holtzman also offered an amendment that would have required refugees to sign an affidavit swearing that they had not participated in the persecution of any person because of race. religion. national origin or political opinion. The amendment was designed to exclude from the United States war criminals and other Vietnamese who had engaged in other acts of torture or mistreatment of other persons. It would have left a refugee open to perjury charges if the affidavit contained any false statements and also would have subjected such a refugee to deportation. Miss Holtzman withdrew the amendment. however. after receiving assurances from Deputy Immigration and Naturalization Service Commissioner. James F. Greene that the service would require all refugees to sign such an affidavit. It seems to me. Mr. President. that since the Immigration Service will require such an affidavit. adequate protections will be provided in connection with the concern raised by the Senator from South Dakota.
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