Although the vast majority of these 1980 Cuban arrivalsthe socalled Marielitoshave proven themselves to be fine. lawabiding people. a small number of them were misfits and criminals in their home country and have continued to engage in illegal activity after entering the United States. The committee felt it only fair that the Federal Government help the States shoulder the financial burdens incident to their imprisonment in this country. The second amendment would require the voluntary resettlement agencies to be legally and financially responsible for providing all refugees with subsistence level food. clothing. and shelter for 90 days after the refugees arrival. This provision is designed to give legal force to what in the past has been only a moral commitment. We expect that regulations will be issued identifying more specifically their responsibilities under this amendment.
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Generalization that a small number of Cuban Marielitos were misfits and criminals.