Mr. President. I would like to take this opportunity to express my serious concern regarding a provision contained in H.R. 2072 which would include Nicaraguan entrants within the definition of "refugee" under the Immigration and Naturalization Act. The committees report explains that this change would permit Nicaraguans to be considered in the allocation of funds under the refugee Targeted Assistance Program [TAP]. I understand that this provision is intended to direct TAP resources to those areas where Nicaraguan political asylees are currently residing. Because I believe this provision is illconceived and is inconsistent with the policies set forth in the Refugee Act of 1980. I urge that it be deleted from H.R. 2072 in conference. Let me say at the outset.
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