Political Quotes

“I am very pleased the Senate will pass this legislation to exempt the African National Congress from designation under the Immigration and Nationality Act as a ``terrorist'' organization. The historic role that the African National Congress played in ending the era of Apartheid in South Africa is well known, and I suspect that its designation as a terrorist organization is a surprise to many Americans. That the organization Nelson Mandela helped create to fight against an official policy of racism is deemed a terrorist organization is wrong and should be corrected. I commend Senator Kerry and Congressman Berman for their attention to this issue, and the Members of the Judiciary Committee--Senators Biden, Schumer, Whitehouse, Feingold, and Cardin--who have lent their support to this effort. The overly broad laws Congress passed in haste after September 11, 2001, continue to unnecessarily bar legitimate asylum seekers from the sanctuary of the United States.”