They risked their lives for freedom. and Americans do not abandon those who risk their lives for freedom. Mr. Chairman. the next largest refugee groups are victims of ethnic cleansing. in Bosnia. in the few thousand refugees again. mostly political prisoners. and persecuted Christians who we managed to get out of Cuba every year. The refugee camp would almost certainly require cuts in these groups as well. Opponents of this amendment complain that refugees cost money. Well. everything costs some money. But again we are talking about a humanitarian prohuman rights policy that helps those who are fleeing tyranny. who have a wellfounded fear of persecution. We ought not remove the welcome mat to these very important people. Mr. Chairman. finally. this amendment is backed by a whole large number of individuals and organizations. like the United States Catholic Conference. the Council of Jewish Federations. the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services. the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. Church World Services. the U.S. Committee for Refugees. Americans for Tax Reform. the Family Research Council. and the list goes on and on. I urge support for this amendment.
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