Mr. Speaker. U.S. policy in Central America continues to be one of the most emotional and controversial issues in Congress. The debate to date has focused primarily on the security issues in question. However. I believe that the social and economic consequences of continued political deterioration in this region may be even more important. If Communist governments come to power and persecute their domestic populations then we can expect to see a massive influx of refugees into the United States. Historical experience certainly bears this out. The cost. both in dollars and in social and economic terms. would be tremendous.
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