We will always help others when we can. We must act when the lives of our brothers and sisters are in danger. It is imperative that we have a humane refugee policy world wide. Our common agreement that all people are equal. no matter what color. religion or gender. must become a reality." Madam Speaker. the country of Sweden has accepted more than 30.000 Iraqi refugees since 2003. This is no doubt a commendable act of humanitarian kindness. I offer my heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to the government of Sweden which is truly committed to assisting Iraqi refugees. It must also be noted that. while Mayor Lago has opened the doors of his small city to so many Iraqi refugees. the strains on its infrastructure have been tremendous. Nonetheless. his generosity. and that of the people of Sodertalje. put the United States to shame. The Mayor has clearly gone above and beyond the call of duty to help refugees from Iraq and he is nothing short of a "humanitarian ambassador." Madam Speaker. I thank Mayor Anders Lago and the people of S6dertilje. Sweden for their kindness and generosity. and I submit the Mayors statement for inclusion in the
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