Mr. Speaker. Jeri Laber. the executive director of the U.S. Helsinki Watch Committee. wrote an article in the New York Times Book Review. April 29. 1984. which criticized the policy of denying foreign writers entry into the United States because of their political beliefs. I agree with Ms. Laber: The section of our immigration law which excludes people for ideological reasons is a last vestige of the McCarthy era. It is offensive and should be repealed. I have introduced a bill that would revise this portion of the law. It is truly inconsistent for this country to advocate the freedom of travel and the free flow of information and ideas. and at the same time to keep out individuals based on the content of speeches they intend to give in this country.
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