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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
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.
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Tina Smith
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Discussing support for Iraqi Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) and related resettlement assistance.

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