Mr. President. I rise today to offer a bill to amend section 212 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act. to add the terrorist group Hamas. to the alien exclusion list. Identical restrictions exist for members of the PLO and there is no reason why Hamas should not be included also. In the wake of widespread Hamas violence in Israel and their recently reported presence in the United States. it is vital that they be banned from the United States. If a member of Hamas enters the United States and the authorities have reason to believe that the person is likely to engage in terrorism. support for terrorism such as transportation. communication. and fundraising. or soliciting for membership in the group. or simply proven to be a member of Hamas. in my legislation. the member can be denied a visa to enter or stay in the United States. Within our midst. an expansive network is aiding Hamas in its terror and murder in Israel. Acting in the guise of simple fundraising. groups in northern Virginia.
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