I believe H.R. 3506 undermines current law in several ways. It involves Congress prematurely and abrogates due process. It pushes aside the current immigration laws. which give the U.S. Attorney General the authority to grant protected status. It gives blanket status in three specific cases. but ignores individuals from nations not specifically covered. I would encourage close cooperation between Congress and the administration on all of these questions and would hope that an ongoing review of all refugee cases be conducted within the current framework of Federal policy. taking Into account the everchanging world situation. Mr. Speaker. this measure Is premature and represents a piecemeal approach to the questions we face.
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