I rise today to support the Hefley motion to instruct conferees to agree to the Senatepassed ArxstrongDeConcini amendment. This amendment would provide asylum to the nationals of the Peoples Republic of China who fear persecution because of their courageous stand to refuse to abort a pregnancy or undergo sterilization as required by the Chinese Government. As has been mentioned. there is a ceiling which would limit the number of refugees to 1.000 people per year. only about 50 Peoples Republic of China nationals have sought asylum in the United States. My colleagues. Orwells "1984" is a living reality in China and a living hell which these refugees would surely face. I urge a "yes" vote on the Hefley motion.
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