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Pete Domenici: This McCain amendment would reclassify certain Amerasian immigrants as refugees. Thus, they would be entitled to…

On the recordJune 25, 1997
This McCain amendment would reclassify certain Amerasian immigrants as refugees. Thus, they would be entitled to benefits of people similarly situated. The amendment costs about $1 million per year, and those on our side who handle these matters have indicated they are willing to accept it. I understand the minority is willing to accept it.
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Pete Domenici

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Discussing the McCain amendment regarding Amerasian immigrants during Senate debate.

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