I would like to point out that there is no justification for singling out Nicaraguan entrantsas opposed to Salvadoran or other Central or South American entrants seeking political asylum in this countryfor purposes of determining the allocation of TAP funds. As I stated before. more political asylees make their home in California than in any other State in the Nation. If we are going to establish a precedent of allocating resources for refugee programs based on the numbers of people seeking political asylum. then fairness dictates that we do so for all political asylees instead of singling out asylees from a specific ountry. For all of these reasons. Mr. President. the provision contained in H.R. 2072 represents bad policy. Not only is the provision inconsistent with the policies set forth in the Refugee Act of 1980. it clearly would result in a drain of resources away from areas where there Is a demonstrated need for TAP services. While this provision seeks to resolve a problem caused by the recent influx of Nicaraguan entrants. it is clear that it seeks to do so in such a way that more problems will be created than solved. Mr.
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