Mr. President. last week the U.S. Committee for Refugees released a major public opinion survey on the attitude of the American public toward refugees. It reveals what we have suspected for some timethat the more that Americans know about what refugees contribute to our society. the more positive they are about their admission. This study strongly supports those who believe that the United States can and should continue a policy of welcoming reasonable numbers of refugees. and of keeping our door open to the homeless and persecuted. As throughout our history. the refugees coming to our shores today ultimately bring more than they take. and offer more than they receive. Mr. President. I commend the U.S. Committee for Refugees for their important study on the urgent need to better inform the American people about our Nations historic policy of assisting refugees. and on the benefits they bring to our country. I ask that a summary of the surveys findings be printed at this point in the RECORD. along with a combined statement of refugee organizations in the United States.
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