I also note that ethnic violence may cause other Soviet citizens. such as Armenians. as victims of ethnic .crsecution. to escape in greater numbers on the months ahead. Now. I realize the Refugee Act of 1980 provides for cabinetlevel consultation with members of the Senate and House Judiciary Committees. I was not satisfied by the conduct of that process last year. discussions occurred late. and decisions seemed to have been made by the time they did occur. Accordingly. I feel it is appropriate for the Senate to express its view. in advance of the consultation. that the overall number of refugees admitted to the United States rise. that a portion of the increase allocated to the Soviet Union. and that the United States fund all of the refugees it admits. The resolution recommends no specific number. that is left to the consultation process pursuant to the Refugee Act. All the resolution does is express a sentiment. if you will. that we should be even more generous in fiscal year 1991 than we were in fiscal 1990. Mr.
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