On the recordMarch 17, 1980
The Refugee Act is the result of close cooperation between the administration and the Congress.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe Refugee Act is the result of close cooperation between the administration and the Congress.
Refugee Act of 1980 Statement on Signing S. 643 Into Law
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