Yes, I concur with Senator Cardin; it was indeed our intent that Iraqi SIVs receive the full array of admissions and resettlement assistance offered to refugees. I also want to thank the conferees for including this important provision.
Tina Smith: “Yes, I concur with Senator Cardin; it was indeed our intent that Iraqi SIVs receive the full array of admissions and…”
On the recordDecember 14, 2007
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Discussing support for Iraqi Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) and related resettlement assistance.
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