Mr. Speaker. current immigration laws deny lesbians and gays entry into the United States. As a cosponsor of H.R. 3524. which would reverse this homophobic practice. I protest this flagrant violation of human rights. It is a case of unwarranted Government intrusion into citizens private lives. On July 14. 1982. our distinguished colleague from California sponsored a briefing on the impact of our discriminatory immigration laws. As a panel member. I heard testimonies which outlined the discrimination that many lesbians and gay men encounter when attempting to visit our country. Highlighting the testimonies were two Dutch citizens. Ms. Sylvia Borren and Mr.
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