Madam Speaker. House Resolution 531 waives all points of order against the conference report to S. 358. the Immigration Act of 1989. and against its consideration. The rule further provides that the conference report is to be considered as having been read when called up for consideration. Madam Speaker. this conference report that the House will consider tonight will substantially revise the policy of the United States in regards to legal immigration. Under this conference agreement. the amount of visas that will be issued will increase from about 500.000 to 700.000 for the years 1992. 1903. and 1994. the amount will then drop to 675.000 for 1995. In addition. Madam Speaker. the conference agreement will enhance the enforcement provisions of immigration law with respect to criminal aliens. strengthens provisions of the 1986 act relating to antidiscrimination. provides for 140.000 visas for persons on the basis of job skills. and provides for a new category of diversity visas that will broaden the regional base from which people come to the United States. Madam Speaker. I would like to take a moment to express my deep gratitude to House and Senate conferees on this bill for maintaining my provision to offer temporary protection to refugees who have fled wartorn El Salvador. As many Members know. this has been an issue that has been close to my heart for many years. I truly believe that temporarily suspending deportations for these people. given all the atrocities perpetrated by the left and the right. is an appropriate responseand may very well save some lives. Madam Speaker. this humanitarian gesture would not have been possible without the commitment and strong support of my dear friend from Texas. the chairman of the Judiciary Committee. JACK BROOKS. Nor would it have been possible without the valuable support of the chairman of the Immigration Subcommittee. my colleague and friend from Connecticut. BRUCE MORRISON. Madam Speaker.
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