TNAG-1900-FCO40-2699-Future-of-Hong-Kong-briefing-1989 — Page 41

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Asked

about

the

possibility

of

mandatory

repatriation

to Vietnam for those boat people not deemed to be

genuine refugees, Congressman Solarz said he hoped they would be

given

the opportunity

to decide to return voluntarily having

decided it was in their best interests to do so.

He added: "It would be unfortunate if the day after

their appeals against non-refugee status were denied they were

dragged kicking and screaming on to boats or aircraft.

"We are dealing with human lives here and should

show some human compassion.

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