Both appearances were prompted by the crisis conditions in Florida caused by the mass migration of some 200.000 Cubans and Haitians into our State during 1980 alone. Our States people and resources were duly strained. The situation bordered on chaos in South Florida. This Subcommittee. and particularly its Chairman. gave Floridas and my concerns sympathetic attention and consideration. Unfortunately. Florida got little more than concern and very little action. Today. the people of Florida are more than frustrated with the lack of action by the Congress and by the Administration. I most certainly share that frustration. As far back as 1981. the Administration promised a contingency plan for action during immigration emergencies. Several drafts were shared with the Congress. Yet. we still have no final plan.
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