Speaker. I rise today to strongly urge my colleagues to stand up for basic human rights of Chinese students in the United States and vote to override the Presidents veto of H.R. 2712. In order for there to be true changes in immigration policies of Chinese nationals. Congress must establish statutory guidelines which will be applied to immigration boards and judges. As my colleagues know. guidelines have been issued twice before by the administration. and the immigration boards and judges stated the interpretation of the guidelines did not apply to them. The INS still seeks deportation orders against those students seeking asylum stating that. as a matter of law. their defiance of Government orders does not constitute "political dissent." Well then. ladies and gentlemen of the House. what we need is legislation that does protect these students. The Presidents directive has good intentions and Is well meaning. However. how can we be sure the immigration boards and judges will adhere to the Presidents directive. Well. we cant be sure. that is why this legislation is so badly needed. As the repression in China continues and becomes more severe. the Chinese students here at home truly fear for their lives.
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