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Mr. Speaker. I ask the Department of State continues: unanimous consent that the Commit- "The ability of AUB to provide an tee on the Judicary be discharged Americanstyle education. aided by from further consideration of the bill faculty members trained in the United to permit aliens lawfully States. is an important Interest of the admitted for permanent residence who foreign policy of the United States in are employed by the American Univer- Lebanon and the entire area." The Desity of Beirut to return to the United - partment ofJustice "recommends enStates as special immigrants after actment of this legislation." The report from the Department of Justice expresses the belief that "this bill will be helpful in respect to professors who mitst travel back and forth between the United States and the American University of Beirut. an institution of critical importance in the Middle East." The contributions of permanent U.S. residents to the educational efforts of this great university. an American institution. promote international understanding. Such understanding is especially needed today. We must now do our part to help these faculty members with ties to the United States so they can continue their important work.