The repression of Tibetans around the world has prompted the United States to take action to protect Tibetan citizens in their constant struggle for religious and cultural freedom. That is why in June of last year. Representative LOFGREN and I introduced the Tibetan Refugee Assistance Act. which would provide visas to Tibetan refugees. Our bill would address the plight of Tibetan citizens who have been displaced from their homes for a multitude of reasons. and would be an incredibly useful step in the right direction for future relations between Tibet and the United States. The bill would provide 3.000 immigrant visas over a threeyear period to Tibetan citizens who have been displaced. I first traveled to India and met His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 2008. and it is an experience that I surely will never forget. The unique privilege of meeting with the head of state and spiritual leader of Tibet was one that led me to an even greater appreciation of Tibet. and brought me to first introduce legislation in 2008 supporting Tibetan refugees. Eight years later we look at the same issue. This is not a new problem. as the epidemic has been occurring for years.
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