Mr. Chairman. I rise in support of H.R. 3844. the Haitian Refugee Protection Act. I recognize that this piece of legislation is not perfect. and In my opinion does not go far enough. However. it does go directly to the problem of the Haitian refugees. and due to the emergency nature of this situation. it is imperative that this body move forward with H.R. 3844. Since the September coup overthrew the democratically elected Government of President JeanBertrand Aristide. conditions have deteriorated rapidly In Haiti and are continuing to deteriorate. Human rights organizations and religious groups have continuously described the acute state of repression that exists in Haiti.
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