Mr. Speaker. today. I introduced a legislation acknowledging as refugees Jewish. Christian and other minorities that fled from Arab lands. This measure serves to recognize major historical events. sheds light on other refugee populations that are often forgotten in discussions relating to Middle East peace. and underscores the need to address this issue in a comprehensive. balanced manner in order to resolve the conflict that currently exists in the Middle East. It is imperative that the world knows about the displacement. which was spurred by ethnic and religious persecution. of Jewish. Christian and other minorities living in the Middle East. North Africa. and the Persian Gulf region. For too long the world has failed to recognize the oppression. human rights violations. forced expulsion. and deprivation of assets these communities had to endure under Arab regimes. It is essential that the plight of these communities from Arab countries be integrated into discussions toward any agreement regarding the issue of refugees.
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