Chairman. I begin by expressing commendations to the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary and the chairman of the Subcommittee on International Law. Immigration. and Refugees. the gentleman from Kentucky . because I am. of course. offering the amendment that would grant temporary protected status to the Haitians until such time as democracy has been restored to their country. It is the legitimate conclusion that one can reach if you agree that simple reality is that there is an armed conflict in Haiti today. If that is the case. then to talk about only people who were here before February 5 being able to enjoy staying in Cuba becomes a hollow mockery. Ladies and gentlemen. the American people have not taken leave of their senses. I urge that. in the discussion that will continue tomorrow. that we give serious consideration to this amendment. I think it is very important that we understand that temporary protected status is an emergency provision that can be given. It was done in El Salvador. I think everyone on this floor supported it.
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