Many of them have placed themselves and their families at great risk because of their protests against the Tiananmen Square massacre and their continuing efforts to end the massive government crackdown which followed. The administration has taken the step. through executive order. of allowing the students to remain in the United States only until January 1. 1994. Because their immigration status is so uncertain. it is necessary for Congress to act to provide the students. who have taken such great risks for their people. with a secure and permanent immigration status in the United States. Only then will they be able to continue to openly pursue the cause of freedom without worrying that one day they may have to return to China before needed reforms have taken place. Mr. President. I am also grateful for the important contributions of the ranking member of our Immigration Subcommittee. Senator SIMPSON. His suggestions for the legislation enabled it to move forward with broad support.
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