Last November. Congress passed the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act to protect those who fled Communism and oppression in Central America during the 1980s. But while that legislation was a monumental step forward for fairness. it left one deserving group completely unprotected. Just as brave Central Americans resisted tyranny in their native countries. Haitians struggled to free themselves from oppression. In fact. many Haitians seeking asylum in our country are here because they challenged a regime that was wantonly violating basic human freedoms. Mr. President. these brave Haitians have suffered greatly for the causes of freedom and democracy.
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