EVD is granted to national groups as a result of the generalized fears of violence. war or civil unrest. There are some who may not meet the strict criteria or asylum. but. nonetheless. have strong reasons to fear returning to their homeland. One thing that puzzles me about this particular criticism is that since the Refugee Act of 1980 has passed. this administration has extended or granted EVD to Ugandans. Afghans. Ethiopians. and Poles. I do not recall any debates in Congress over whether the Refugee Act was violated in these instances. What makes Salvadorans and Nicaraguans any different? Mr. Speaker. there are compelling reasons for all of us. Democrat and Republican alike. to support H.R. 618. -If this bill failseveryone loses. The refugees from El Salvador and Nicaragua. who this bill would protect. would be forced back to their wartorn countries where they face. at best. uncertain futures. President Duartewho is faced with 1 million internally displaced people. a 50 percent unemployment rate. rising tensions. and a civil warcannot possibly absorb a massive repatriation of Salvadorans at this time. and be expected to move forward on the human rights front. And other countries of the regionMexico.
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