Senator CHILES. for this amendment. I can well remember earlier this year. when I was visiting my brother in his home in Palm Beach. that a ship came in with Haitians and hit the beach. They headed for parts unknown. and they were just absorbed into the population. ending up on welfare rolls or payrolls or whatever. but there was no due process of immigration whatsoever. The problem is a very grave one. and it is a problem for my own native State of Florida and a concern of the distinguished Senator from Florida. In mv judgment. this amendment is a constructive effort to deal with this extremely difficult problem. Basically. this amendment urges that we continue programs in Haiti to alleviate poverty and help stem the flow of illegal immigrants to the United States if the Haitian Government provides us with adequate evidence that we can work with it with some hope of success. The amendment requires that the President report to the Congress on the degree to which the character and actions of the Haitian Government are consistent with continued United States assistance. The administration has indicated it can accept this position.
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