Canada. and the nations of the European Community announced jointly the establishment of the International Science and Technology Center which will serve as a focal point for efforts to provide employment for these former Soviet scientists around the world in pursuits other than developing nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction. Mr. Speaker. as the House will recall. in 1990 we substantially increased from 54.000 to 140.000 the visas which are permitted to be granted to immigrants who wish to enter the United States to work because they have certain kinds of job skills needed here. S. 2201 does not increase that 140.000 yearly ceiling in order to accommodate these former Soviet scientists. but it does amend the 1990 act slightly to accommodate their special needs. Specifically.
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