It is clear that for many who fled Ethiopia during the latter part of the 1970s. it would be potentially dangerous to return to their country. The Department of State argues that should an Ethiopian in the United States show a wellfounded fear of persecution. he or she would be granted political asylum under ordinary procedures. Given the less than perfect relations between the United States and Ethiopia. however. and the coresponding lack of information exchange. it would seem difficult if not impossible to obtain an accurate reading of how the Mengistu government would treat many of the Ethiopians who may now be deported from the United States. This is clearly not an ordinary situation calling for standard INS political asylum procedures. I urge my colleagues to support the resolution introduced by the gentleman from California (Mr.
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