I wanted to offer an amendment. for those Lebanese nationals which I and the gentleman from Kansas have tried to assist. those individuals who cannot return to Lebanon because of the conflict that they are experiencing in that poor. troubled country. and that we could provide a temporary haven for the nationals of countries that are experiencing such great tragedy. I was hoping we could specify Lebanese nationals. but we were not able to get the rule. and that is all right. because I did not want to do anything to Jeopardize this bill. I am hoping that in the caveat in the bill that relates to other nationals that the immigration authorities. that the Justice Department and the immigration authorities will frankly not be prejudiced toward those individuals who are from that troubled country. The fact is that many of them have their visas that are expiring. and if they go back and we can document some of tho anecdotes that have happened. that if they go back. some of them really are in great straits concerning their safety and have experienced violence. They are decent people. and they care about this country. and they love their roots. Ultimately they want to go back. but it is unsafe for them. so I am hoping by putting this statement in the RECORD in supporting this legislation that we can assist those individuals from Lebanon as well.
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