Mr. President. I am very well aware of the interest the Senator from Florida has shown in this issue and the efforts he has personally taken to assure that the people of Florida will not be severely impacted by another sudden influx of refugees or asylees. As the Senator from Florida has indicated. the administration already has taken administrative steps to prepare this country to respond quickly and effectively in the event of another mass migration. I am advised by the Justice Department that the President has directed the Attorney General to oversee and coordinate the U.S. Governments response to mass illegal immigration. To that end. the Justice Department has now prepared a detailed contingency plan to insure that the United States will be prepared to deal promptly and effectively with any sudden illegal largescale immigration. including one that is deliberately generated by a foreign government. A coordinated Federal effort will be made to utilize the resources of appropriate agencies to thwart and control illegal mass migrations. These efforts will be fully coordinated with State and local officials. whose involvement is critically important in any effective emergency response.
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