It seems to me that those individuals whose lives have been a struggle. as we define them. to try to develop democratic institutions. democratic ideals. democratic values. democratic priorities in their countries so that their countries will move toward the kind of value system in the broad terms of respect for democracy and inF 9769 dividual rights and freedoms are real heroes in many. many instances. We have recognized that over the long history of this country. So I think the amendment of the Senator from Vermont makes a great deal of sense. I think the opposition. quite frankly. is directed toward a condition which no longer exists because of the excellent work of the INS in addressing It. Asylum claims declined 57 percent as productivity doubled in 1995. That is in this last year. They are continuing to make progress.
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