They are fleeing because there is political oppression in Haiti. This claim belittles their plight. The treatment of the Haitian refugees is clearly inconsistent with historical United States policy in the treatment of its political refugees. The President must resist the pressure to abandon these refugees. work toward bringing peace to Haiti so that in time these refugees may return to their country in safety. It is both immoral and illegal to return these Haitian refugees to such dangerous conditions. at least in the absence of hard evidence of safety. Just as the United States grants political asylum to people throughout the worlu. Mr. Speaker. I expect our policy to be consistent and protect the refugees of Haiti. I ask for passage of this rule.
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