Louis. Ms. Dunham has been fasting since February 1. in opposition to the Presidents policy of repatriation of Haitian refugees. I realize that opposing the Presidents policy may not be popular. especially In southwestern Illinois. however. it is the right thing to do. The administration has an arbitrary policy of denying political asylum to Haitian refugees. It is Important that Congress act responsibly In upholding our national tradition of humanitarian protection of those in danger until the administration changes its policy. I urge my colleagues to join me in support of the Haitian Refugee Protection Act. H.R. 3844. This bill suspends for 6 months the repatriation of Haitian refugees In United States custody by February 5. and instructs the administration to report on the fate of relugees returned to Haiti. The current deportation process is inequitable and should be stopped immediately. Congress must take action now to support the struggle for democracy in Haiti.
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