Mr. Chairman. I rise in support of this legislation and to commend Chairman BROOKS for proposing to keep the Haitian refugees from being forcibly returned to Haiti. I only wish that we would go further and not only keep them at Guantanamo Bay but treat them the same as the Cubans and as we have treated others and let them come to the United States. There are international organizations. including Americas Watch. which have verified they are subject to persecution upon their return to Haiti. We accept others. The only distinction I can see here Is one of race. Our immigration policy in this country has been filled with racism in the past. At least this is one step forward. For that reason I support the legislation and commend the gentleman from Texas .
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