It is not clear how many individuals infected with the virus have been allowed to enter the United States. We do know that between January 1. 1981 through and including December 1985. more than 2.8 million people have come to the United States from foreign countries. There are 43.312 persons who have emigrated from Haiti. 73.000 have come here from various countries in Africa. and we know statistically that Haiti and Central Africa are very highrisk areas. So. Mr. President. it seems to this Senator that it is only elementary that as the epidemic continues to grow and spread abroad. immigrants coming to this country in greater numbers will be bringing the AIDS virus to the United States. Mr. President. as I stated at the outset. individuals who are illegally in the United States and who are applying for amnesty under the recently passed "Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986" will be tested as well. Under current law. they are required i to undergo a medical exam and testing for dangerous contagious diseases at the aliens expense. My amendment would simply add to the existing list one more dangerous contagious disease.
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Immigrants from high-risk areas will bring the AIDS virus to the United States.