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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release: September 28, 2000
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
Today, I directed the Attorney General and the Immigration and Naturalization Service
to defer for one year from September 29 the deportation of certain Liberians who are
present in the United States on that date. This action is aimed at promoting stability
in Liberia and West Africa. In particular, I am concerned that a decision by our
government to deport Liberians who have enjoyed the protection of our country for
many years could cause the involuntary repatriation of many thousands of Liberian
refugees from other nations in West Africa. This would severely burden Liberia and
cause instability in Liberia and in the region. I understand that Congress is actively
considering a legislative fix for this problem, and I would welcome any solution that
would provide relief for Liberians with long-standing ties to the United States.
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