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Temporary Protected Status for Pakistani Nationals

By: Al Green
By: Al Green
Date: Oct. 18, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security


TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR PAKISTANI NATIONALS -- (House of Representatives - October 18, 2005)

(Mr. AL GREEN of Texas asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to appeal for temporary protective status for Pakistanis who are temporarily in our country. This would allow them, Mr. Speaker, to stay in this country for up to 18 months at a time when their country has experienced a devastating impact from an earthquake.

As we know, millions are homeless, scores of thousands are dead, and millions more are in need of our assistance. Many of the persons who are here temporarily do not have homes to return to. This appeal would allow them to stay in this country until they will have an opportunity to regather themselves and their lives.

Pakistan has been our ally in the war on terrorism. This is the right thing to do for the people who are here, the people of Pakistan, and it is also the right thing to do because it shows the soft side of our power.

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