Most would be entitled to permanent residence in the United States. except for their involvement in the Irish political struggle. And. most would face severe persecution If forced to return to Northern Ireland. Two of those facing deportation. Gabriel Megahey and Robert McEdean. live in my congressional district. Two days ago. a person named Sean Brown. a man from Mr. McEdeans village In the north of Ireland. was brutally assassinated. Only 59 years old and not deeply Involved In politics. Sean Browns death only adds weight to my constituents assertions thai the would face persecution If forced to be deported to their homeland. Mr. Speaker. 3 months ago. the Ad Hoc Committee for Irish Affairs held an unprecedented forum on the Irish deportees. After heanng from a representative of the administration and family members of the deportees. more than 60 Members of the House of Representatives wrote to President Clinton pleading for justice for those facing deportation. Today. I renew that appeal and once again request that President Clinton meet with a delegatlon from the Ad Hoc Committee to discuss our Governments unjust policy toward the deportation cases.
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