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Graham, Bol J - runs THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON 24 May 1996 The Honorable Bob Graham United States Senate Washington, DC 20510-0903 Dear Senator Graham: I write regarding the concerns you expressed to me about the specific impacts of some current legislative immigration proposals on Florida residents. I understand your interest in protecting Florida's immigrants, especially Nicaraguans living in South Florida "under color of law, " Cuban and Haitian entrants who have legally entered the United States as a result of foreign policy decisions, and migrant farm workers and their dependents. I have discussed your concerns with Ken Apfel, Program Associate Director of Human Resources in the Office of Management and Budget, who I understand met with you recently about these issues. I know he will continue to work closely with you and your staff to try to make headway on these issues in the upcoming immigration conference. Please let me know if I can be of additional assistance on this issue. Sincerely, Howsiche Harold Ickes Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff CC: Ken Apfel