[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 164 (Wednesday, September 22, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H4878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      SUPPORTING HAITIAN REFUGEES

  (Mr. ESPAILLAT asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. ESPAILLAT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of refugees who 
are at the border seeking refuge and asylum due to economic conditions 
and a climate crisis in Haiti, where they witnessed a horrible 
earthquake and several devastating storms. They seek shelter, food, and 
opportunities.
  In recent days, Haitians have shown up at our door. They are looking 
to get our help. America has a longstanding tradition to help refugees. 
It is simply inhumane to turn our backs on them. They have witnessed 
horrendous climate conditions, the assassination of a President, and 
instability in their Nation for many decades.
  We must continue to hold the torch. We must continue to provide 
access to each and every one of those refugees who come to our door, 
and we will be able to determine which are allowed to be granted 
asylum.
  Let's uphold our legacy of America, a nation of immigrants.

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