Mr. Chairman. in the continuing resolution we are debating today there is a provision that would remove for 2 years numerical quotas on the immigration of Amerasian children if they are issued immigrant visas. and if they leave Vietnam during the 2year period beginning 90 days after enactment of this bill. I rise in support of this provision. not only because the unification of these families is a positive humanitarian gesture during this holiday season. but because I feel that it provides an opportunity to raise an equally pressing humanitarian issue. the continuing question of the hundreds of American servicemen who are still missing and may be held against their will in Southeast Asia. Although I am encouraged by the efforts of the last few months. all U.S. citizens and all Members of this body must continue the pressure on the Vietnamese and the Reagan administration to take all possible steps to secure a full accounting.
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