Under this bill those allowed into the United States in accordance with this provision would be allowed to stay in the United States for up to 30 days. The Attorney General will have the power to grant longer stays to individuals with exceptional circumstances. Mr. Speaker. the sweeping immigration reform bill we passed last year is based on the importance of the family and sought to break the barriers of national boundaries which have separated many families in the world today. The bill I h&ve introduced today builds upon this purpose and allows family members to be united for a brief period to pay their respects and mourn their loss. Mr.
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