Mr. President. things have not improved since that shocking conclusion was reached by representatives of the UNHCR over a year ago. Only a handful of asylum cases have received favorable action. and extended voluntary departure continues to be denied. We are deporting hundreds of Salvadorans back to an uncertain fate every month. This continued policy of rejecting the appeals for help from Central American refugees has understandably alarmed many Americans. especially those serving in Americas voluntary agencies. Last week. the American Council of Voluntary Agencies for Foreign Service unanimously issued a statement calling for a safe haven policy toward Central American refugeesparticularly those from El Salvador and Guatemala. It is an eloquent and accurate statement. Mr.
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