Mr. Speaker. I have called this special order today to bring attention to the plight of 142 Haitians. who have suffered enormously over the past several months. They risked their lives in Haiti to support democracy. They were detained and interviewed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. Cuba. by Immigration and Naturalization Service officials. I implore our President to stand firm and to prevent our refugee laws from being exploited by fear. Please do not appeal Judge Johnsons order. I would now like to thank my colleagues. who have joined with me today to support the Guantanamo Haitians. It is heartening how many people have come forward to help with the resettlement of these Haitians.
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