Mr. Speaker. although the tragic plight of refugees from Southeast Asia and Cuba has grabbed the headlines in recent months. Americans must not forget the plight of other refugees seeking protection from repressive conditions.. The United States has always welcomed refugees fleeing from tyranny and Communist oppression. We must remember that Eastern Europeans. in particular. have endured persecution for over 30 years and those who have been fortunate enough to reach this country have made extremely important contributions to our society. Today. I am introducing a resolution which recognizes the very significant role Eastern Europeans have played in American society and reaffirms our Nations dedication to the acceptance of refugees from Eastern European countries to the same extent as those from other countries. Eastern Europeans who have settled in the United States have immeasurably enhanced the cultural wealth of our society. In the arts. education. business. and medicine. immigrants from Eastern Europe have made important and valuable contributions. While we have admitted refugeesfrom Eastern Europe. they have never received the generous treatment recently accorded to Cubans and Indochinese. Eastern Europeans who do arrive on our shores frequently have great difficulty adjusting their status. The resolution which I am introducing today expresses the sense of Congress that refugees from Eastern Europe. who are also the victims of Communist tyranny. ought to be given the same generous treatment as those from Cuba and Vietnam. I urge my colleagues to join in cosponsoring this resolution..
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