Tape had previously sought to promote democracy and peace in the region in support of the current President Gbagbos party. However. in 2006 Mr. Tape publically distanced himself from President Gbagbos government when he accused the party of violence and corruption. As a result. Mr. Tape strongly believes that his family will be targeted if they return to Ivory Coast. One of the most compelling reasons for permitting the family to remain in the United States is the impact their deportation would have on their two U.S. citizen children. For Melody and Emmanuel. the United States is the only country they have ever known. Mr.
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