Also. let us not forget that the current AIDS exclusion exists in large part because of congressional action. In fact. the vote to add this exclusion passed the Senate in 1987 by a unanimous vote of 96 to zero. I hope and expect that if this amendment is passed. there will be renewed examination of the AIDS immigration question. If it can be shown that HIVinfected immigrants do not. in fact. pose a cost burden to the American health care system or if it can be demonstrated that there is a better way to handle our immigration policy in this area. I will be among the first to help seek an overturning of the current exclusion. I am particularly pleased that the study includes an assessment of the effectiveness of the Immigration and Nationality Act in preventing persons who are likely to become a public charge. Additionally. a distinction is drawn between immigrants and refugees. The cost analysis of that study will be the cost implication of refugees entering. or likely to enter. the United States. Mr. President.
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