The problem is. Mr. President. that thousands upon thousands of Hong Kong citizens hope to immigrate to the United States before Great Britain leaves that tiny colony. Unfortunately. under existing laws that would be impossible. as the current limit of 600 visas per year allows only a few individuals to emigrate at a snails pace. More than 30.000 applicants for U.S. visas from Hong Kong have already registered at U.S. consular offices. Mr. President. Most of those people have family relations in the United States. so to raise the number of visas per year would further the important national goal of family reunification. There are probably thousands more who would apply if they thought there was any chance to immigrate to the United States. If this legislation is not adopted. most of these individuals will never be reunited with their families. This is a modest proposal.
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