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On the recordApril 30, 1996
I know the Senator wants to move this bill along. But I did state that Canada made this procedure a basis for asylum 3 years ago, and they have had two people granted asylum in 3 years.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing asylum procedures in relation to a bill.

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