Frank Lautenberg: “I think it is important for the United States to stand up in this significant way and say we will continue to accept…”

“I think it is important for the United States to stand up in this significant way and say we will continue to accept refugees. If you continue to harass them, if you continue to persecute them, we want it to be known that the United States will accept these people. As clearly indicated by my own comments and by the Senator from Illinois, this amendment does not increase the numbers of people who will be permitted to come to this country. What we want to do is facilitate the process for those who live in constant fear of persecution, harassment and sometimes violent assault.”