On the recordNovember 29, 1989
I have directed that enhanced consideration be provided under the immigration laws for individuals from any country who express a fear of persecution upon return to their country.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI have directed that enhanced consideration be provided under the immigration laws for individuals from any country who express a fear of persecution upon return to their country.
Memorandum of Disapproval for the Bill Providing Emergency Chinese Immigration Relief
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