Mr. President. as required by the Refugee Act of 1980. the Committee on the Judiciary recently met to consult with the Presidents representatives on refugee admissions to the United States for the coming fiscal year. and to review worldwide U.S. refugee programs. Although this is a time of historic change in the worldwith unprecedented opportunities for achieving peace and resolving some festering confitswe also continue to face many refugee problems and humanitarian emergencies in many areas of the world. Tragically. the plight of the homeless and dispossessed will likely be with us for many years to come. In addition to our financial contributions to refugee relief efforts. the United States will admit next year 144.000 refugees. For the information of the Senate. and as required by the Refugee Act. I would like to share excerpts from the Presidents Report to Congress and to review some of the issues the Judiciary Committee has raised following completion of our hearing and consultation. Therefore. Mr. President. I would ask unanimous consent that the text of the letter the Judiciary Committee sent to the President concluding the annual refugee consultations. and excerpts from the Report to Congress. be printed at this point in the RECORD.
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