Earlier I learned of the strong support of Honduran free trade unions. especially the banana workers. For those Members who are concerned as well about the domestic impact the provisions of this bill might have should consider the even greater impact on the U.S. economy of not passing this legislation. The potential for continued immigration to the United States from the Caribbean is overwhelming. If some means is not found to provide hope for economic development for the future. then it will be virtually impossible to stem the tide of both political refugees and illegal immigrants into this country as a result of social. economic. and political unrest in the Caribbean and Central American region. I urge my colleagues to pass this rule so that we might move quickly to expedite consideration of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act.
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