The misery of history must not be repeated. As the Jewish community worldwide approaches the celebration of Hunakkah. the festival of freedom. we. as Jews and as Americans. identify with all peoples who strive to achieve that basic human right. It is morally imperative that our country provide a safe haven for those unfortunate individuals who have arrived here from Haiti and prohibit their deportation or repatriation from the United States or at sea. These refugees should be granted temporary protected status. at least until the political crisis in Haiti is resolved. The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York. representing 63 major Jewish organizations in the New York area. supports H.R. 3844. known as the "Haitian Refugee Protection Act". Introduced by Congressman Charles Rangel (DNY). which seeks to "assure the protection of Haitians in the United States or In United States custody pending the resumption of democratic rule in Haiti." We urge Immediate support for this important measure. Resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations.
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