Mr. Speaker. recently. Salvadoran President Jose Napoleon Duarte requested the administration to permit nearly a half million Salvadoran illegal aliens to remain in this country. in exception to the immigration reform law passed during the 99th Congress. I commend to my colleagues President Reagans difficult decision not to permit such a waiver of the law. I know that every Member of this body shares my concern for the plight of illegal aliens from Central America residing in this country. many of whom have come here fleeing overpopulation. grinding poverty. and war in their homeland. No doubt some also seek political refuge as well. Of the latter group. we should render every benefit provided under the laws for asylum.
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