While such evidence is compelling. the grant of EVD has never required body counts or evidence of persecution of returnees. I have never claimed that EVD should be granted because of the fate of returnees. It is my belief that we should stop the deportations because of the generalized climate of violence and destruction in the country and because of our involvement both economically and militarily there. When the Immigration and Naturalization Service announced EVD for Afghans. the stated reason was "because of the turmoil prevailing in that country rather than because of a fear of persecution." As I have said. I have consistently supported President Reagans efforts to assist President Duarte and the duly elected government in El Salvador. I do not believe the legislation I am introducing today in any way harms those efforts. in fact.
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