I have discussed this amendment with the gentleman from Florida -and am happy to say that I support his amendment completely. The additional funds authorized by the amendment for fiscal year 1980 have been included in the revised budget resolution for fiscal year 1980 by the conference committee. The amount earmarked In the fiscal year 1981 authorization for the resettlement of those refugees not currently covered by any other law is within the level contained in this bill. The amendment addresses a priority situation in the Caribbean which has impacted very heavily on the United States. which arose after the President submitted his most recent authorization request. I urge the adoption of the amendment.
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