I urge my colleagues to join me in protesting these incidents. It is sadly ironic that each transgression committed by the Nicaraguan Government receives immediate and fullblown attention at the highest level of our government while blatant violations of human and civil rights in El Salvador go virtually unnoticed. These recent reports of violence strengthen my support for Senator DECONCINIS efforts to grant extended voluntary departure status to Salvadoran refugees in the United States. The intolerable conditions in El Salvador contradict the administrations claims that there is no danger to individuals deported to El Salvador. I am a cosponsor of Senator DECONCINIs bill. S. 332. which was reported favorably by committee last fall. In light of the continued evidence of danger to civilians. including refugees. in El Salvador. I urge consideration of this bill by the full Senate at the earliest possible juncture. I ask that the texts of the DahlBredines letter and my letter to Secretary Shultz be inserted in the RECORD.
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