Mr. Speaker. the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD does not accurately reflect my position on the Bryant amendment to H.R. 4300. the Family Unity and Employment Opportunity Immigration Act. which was voted on the floor on October 3. I oppose the Bryant amendment. and wish to make the RECORD clear on this issue. The Bryant amendment struck all provisions in the bill except those dealing with family unity. It would have eliminated the amendment of Chairman MOAKLEY. for instance. that extends voluntary departure for political refugees from El Salvador. Lebanon. Kuwait. and Uberia. Each of these countries continues to be in a state of war. and we should not force people to go back to situations where their lives are in danger. The Bryant amendment also removed special provisions to allow more immigration from Eastern Europe. Ireland. Italy.
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