We are trying to be of help. I have discussed the matter with the gentlewoman before the amendment was offered and have pledged to her my assistance in every aspect that we can think of. and that of my colleagues. in helping her and the others. to help these people. Under the present law. the Attorney General of the United States has certain prerogatives to intervene in this case and to prevent deportation and to help in any number of ways. The current law provides the Attorney General with authority to withhold deportation for humanitarian purposes and other circumstances. E 1045 There are other remedies under current law that can be exercised for granting visas for witnesses. for example. who have information of critical value to the U.S. law enforcement officials. and this matter is under investigation. obviously. for perhaps criminal activity. among other things. So I pledge to the gentlewoman that we will all assist her in the effort to relieve the plight of these people. However. the gentlewomans amendment on an appropriations bill would be unprecedented. We have never done what the gentlewoman is asking the Congress to do here. and I think it would set a terrible precedent for us to intervene in a particular individuals problem with the bureaucracy. before the bureaucracy has a chance to deal with it. So I would hope at the conclusion of our discussion. the gentlewoman might withdraw the amendment so that we can then proceed to help her administratively in the matter. We will ask the Department of Justice and the INS. about the custody and care of these people. any plans that are being discussed that may involve deportation. any options that they are talking about to provide relief from deportation based on the authorities already available to the Attorney General. and I pledge that we will work with the gentlewoman in a vigorous way.
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