Mr. Speaker. as an original cosponsor of the Emergency Chinese Immigration Act. I strongly opposed President Bushs veto of this important human rights legislation. The Presidents action sends a chill. ing message to the brave students and citizens of China who risked their lives during prodemocracy demonstrations in Tiananmen Square last June. Congress should overwhelmingly override the Presidents veto and grant a 4year homecountry waiver for students with Jvisas. and adjust the immigration status of any Chinese student whose current visa has lapsed and who faces persecution in China. Under the Presidents approach these human rights protections may not be extended to nearly 600 Chinese students attending college in Kansas. or to the nearly 40.000 Chinese students. currently in the United States. who have courageously supported the prodemocracy movement in China. Many people living under oppressive governments have long looked to the United States as a symbol of democracy. freedom. and opportunity.
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