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Organizational Statements, National Security Restrictions on Foreign Nationals and Laboratory Security

This page lists statements and information concerning the issue taken from the web sites of various organizations, trade associations, and interest groups involved in the issue. We provide both a link to the main page of the organization concerned as well as a copy of the pages relating to the issue that we found in our searches. Because we want to keep information concerning each of our cases for an archive, we copied their pages during the period of research. Below each statement is the original URL from which we retrieved the information. Note that some of these original URLs may not work because the group has updated or changed its website.

External Links to:

Internal Archive for the Association of American Universities, downloaded on 1/14/03:

Possible Impacts of Major Counter Terrorism Security Actions on Research, Development and High Education (http://www.aau.edu/research/crsterror.pdf)
AAU Washington Report 11/16/2001 (http://www.aau.edu/publications/WR11.16.01.pdf)
Summary of Counter Terrorism Initiatives by the National Academics (http://www.aau.edu/resources/NACI2.20.02.html)
AAU-Federal Legislation of Interest (http://www.aau.edu/resources/federal.html)
National Academies' Report on Post-September 11 Scientific Openness at Universities (http://www.aau.edu/research/NAReport.html)
AAU Washington Report 1/11/02 (http://www.aau.edu/publications/WR1.11.02.html)
Counterterrorism: US Science Agencies Begin to Lend a Hand (http://www.aau.edu/resources/Science10.26.01.pdf)
AAU Public Affairs Report-11-01-2001 (http://www.aau.edu/publications/PA11.1.01.html)
Government Reviving Ties to Scientists (http://www.aau.edu/resources/NYT11.20.01.pdf)
AAU Washington Report-12-15-2001 (http://www.aau.edu/publications/WR12.15.01.pdf)
Status of Key Bills bye Issue: Antiterrorism (http://www.aau.edu/status/billstatus.html)
Letter to Gov. Tom Ridge 4-15-02 (http://www.aau.edu/education/Ltr4.15.02.pdf)
International Students and Faculty: Education and Security in a New Paradigm (http://www.aau.edu/education/IntlStudents.html)
AAU Washington Report (http://www.aau.edu/publications/WR10.12.01.pdf)
AAU Washington Report 5-17-2002 (http://www.aau.edu/publications/WR5.17.02.pdf)
AAU Public Affairs Report (http://www.aau.edu/publications/PA10.1.01.html)
AAU Washington Report 03-13-2002 (http://www.aau.edu/publications/WR3.13.02.pdf)
AAU Washington Report 04-15-2002 (http://www.aau.edu/publications/WR4.15.02.pdf)
AAU Letter Supporting Frist-Kennedy Bioterrorism Bill (http://www.aau.edu/research/Frist11.28.01.html)
AAU Washington Report 2-15-2002 (http://www.aau.edu/publications/WR2.15.02.pdf)
AAU Public Affairs Report (http://www.aau.edu/publications/PA12.1.01.html)
AAU Memo on Principles to Guide Development of HHS Bioterrorism Legislation (http://www.aau.edu/resources/Ltr7.15.02.html)
The New Political View of Academic Research (http://www.aau.edu/resources/Bartlett_Slides_NASULGC_2002.pdf)

Internal Archive for the Center for Immigration Studies, downloaded on

Immigration and Terrorism: Panel Discussion (http://www.cis.org/articles/2001/terrorpanel.html)
The Open Door: How Militant Islamic Terrorists Entered and Remained in the United States 1993-2001 (http://www.cis.org/articles/2002/Paper21/terrorism2.html)
An Evaluation of the Foreign Student Program June 2002 (http://www.cis.org/articles/2002/back602.html)
Are Foreign Students good for America? Panel Discussion 06-25-2002 (http://www.cis.org/articles/2002/foreignstudents.html)
The Open Door: How Militant Islamic Terrorists Entered and Remained in the United States 1993-2001, Panel Discussion (http://www.cis.org/articles/2002/terrorpanel.html)
The Enhanced Border Security and Visa Reform of 2002 (http://www.cis.org/articles/2002/back502.html)
The 2002 Eugene Katz Award: For Excellence in the Coverage of Immigration, Panel Discussion (http://www.cis.org/articles/Katz/panel.html)
Immigration and Terrorism: What is to be Done? (http://www.cis.org/articles/2001/back1601.html)

Internal Archive for the American Council on Education, downloaded on 1/22/03:

Laboratory BioSaftey Regulation : A Comparison and Analysis of "Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Prepardness and Response Act of 2002 (http://www.acenet.edu/washington/letters/2002/06june/biohazard.chart.pdf#xml=http://www.acenet.edu/SCRIPTS/texis.exe/Webinator/search/xml.txt?query=laboratory+security+and+terrorism&pr=ACEnet&order=r&cq=&id=3e2dcd0b6b)
Supplemental Regulatory Audit Worksheet "Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness Act of 2002" (http://www.acenet.edu/washington/letters/2002/06june/biohazard.worksheet.cfm)
ACE Newsletter : Higher Education and National Affairs (http://www.acenet.edu/hena/issues/2002/10-21-02/10_21_02.pdf#xml=http://www.acenet.edu/SCRIPTS/texis.exe/Webinator/search/xml.txt?query=laboratory+security+and+terrorism&pr=ACEnet&order=r&cq=&id=3e2dcc381f)

Internal Archive for the American Society for Microbiology, downloaded on 1/22/03:

ASM Cautions that Scientific Publication Restrains May have Negative Impact on Public Health and Safety-10-10-2002 (http://www.asmusa.org/pcsrc/releases/atlas1010.htm)
Bioterrorism: the ASM Response (http://www.asmusa.org/pasrc/feature1.htm)
ASM Clinical Microbiology Issues Update, October 2001 (http://www.asmusa.org/division/c/updates/oct01.htm)
Biological Agents: Legislation (http://www.asmusa.org/pasrc/biolegislation.htm)
Regulatory Alert-Request for Comment on New Regulations for Select Agents and Toxins (http://www.asmusa.org/pasrc/selectagent121720regalert.htm)
Regulatory Alert: Notification of Possession of Select Agents Guidance Document and Form to Be Mailed Following August 6 Federal Register Publication (http://www.asmusa.org/pasrc/80602regalert.htm)
ASM Submits Points to Consider in Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness Act of 2002 (http://www.asmusa.org/pasrc/selectagentpoints.htm)
ASM Comments on July 2, 2002 Federal Register Notice on Proposed Data Collections for Notification of Possession of a Select Agent (http://www.asmusa.org/pasrc/selectagent7202.htm)
ASM Clinical Microbiology Issues Update-01-2002 (http://www.asmusa.org/division/c/updates/jan02.htm)
ASM Letter Supporting Passage of the Bioterrorism Preparedness Act of 2001 (http://www.asmusa.org/pasrc/s1715letter.htm)

Internal Archive for the National Immigration Forum, downloaded on 1/22/03:

Making out Immigration System More Secure (http://www.immigrationforum.org/currentissues/articles/120101_sept11.htm)
Isolating Terrorism, Not America (http://www.immigrationforum.org/press/articles/110501_isolating.htm)

Internal Archive for the American Immigration Lawyers Association, downloaded on 1/23/03:

Washington Update Volume 6 Number 13 September 20, 2002 (http://www.aila.org/contentViewer.aspx?bc=10,1431,1811&st=student+visas+and+terrorism)
107th Congress Legislative Record (http://www.aila.org/contentViewer.aspx?bc=13,1635,1705,1718&pf=true&st=student%20visas%20and%20terrorism)

Internal Archive for the League of United Latin American Citizens, downloaded on 1/23/03:

No documents

Internal Archive for the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, downloaded on 1/23/03:

No documents

Internal Archive for the Arab American Institute, downloaded on 1/23/03:

Countdown 2002-Jan 18th, 2002 (http://www.aaiusa.org/countdown/c011802.htm)
When in Doubt, Kick Out? (http://www.aaiusa.org/news/must_read10_30_02.htm)

Internal Archive for the National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium, downloaded on 1/24/03:

No documents found

Internal Archive for the United to Secure America, downloaded on 1/24/03:

United to Secure America Urges you to Co-Sponsor H.R. 5013, The Safer Act (http://www.secureamerica.info/pdf/5013/3-USA%20Gekas%20Lobby%20Paper.pdf)
USA Legislative Interests (http://www.secureamerica.info/pdf/new-hot/USA%20general%20lobby%20statement.pdf)

Internal Archive for the Federation for American Immigration Reform, downloaded on 1/27/03:

Immigration Control: A Handbook of Recommendations; What Must be Done in the Aftermath of the New Super-Terrorism (http://www.fairus.org/html/08318109.htm)
Status of Key Immigration Legislation (http://www.fairus.org/html/wrapup.htm)
An Invitation to Terror: How Our Immigration System Still Leaves America at Risk (http://www.fairus.org/html/911report6.html)
How Immigration Relates to National Security (http://www.fairus.org/html/10-7-01.htm)
Greed vs National Security (http://www.fairus.org/html/07512121.htm)
INS Will Miss Deadline for Foreign Student Tracking (http://www.fairus.org/html/10-11-02.htm)
INS Place New Limits on Student and Visitor Visas (http://www.fairus.org/html/6-2-02.htm)
Enemies of the State were Educated in the U.S. (http://www.fairus.org/html/4-8-02.htm)
Terrorist Attack Alters Immigration Debate (http://www.fairus.org/html/10-1-01.htm)
Foreign Student in the United States (http://www.fairus.org/html/04178004.htm)
How Immigration Law Threatens Homeland Security (http://www.fairus.org/html/04185201.htm)

Internal Archive for the National Council of La Raza, downloaded on 1/28/03:

No documents found

Internal Archive for the Mexican American Lawyers Defense and Education Fund, downloaded on 1/28/03:

No documents found

Internal Archive for the American-Arab Anti-Defamation Committee, downloaded on 1/28/03:

Full Text of Al-Ahram Interview with ADC President Ziad Asali (http://www.adc.org/index.php?id=578&no_cache=1&sword_list[]=student%20visas&sword_list[]=terrorism)
Senators and Congressman Demand Ashcroft Suspend INS Special Registration (http://www.adc.org/index.php?id=1570&no_cache=1&sword_list[]=student%20visas&sword_list[]=terrorism)

Internal Archive for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, downloaded on 1/28/03:

No documents found

Internal Archive for the National Association of Foreign Student Advisers, downloaded on 1/30/03:

Unofficial Transcript for "SEVP" on PRI's The World (http://www.nafsa.org//content/PublicPolicy/FortheMedia/pri.htm)
The Immigration Adviser Quarterly-Winter 2001-2002 (http://www.nafsa.org//content/ProfessionalandEducationalResources/ImmigrationAdvisingResources/amq1q2002.pdf)
American Council on Education Letter to Senator Feinstein, 10/5/01 (http://www.nafsa.org//content/AboutInternationalEducation/Resources/feinstein.pdf)
Concept Paper on "Abuse of International Student Status" (http://www.nafsa.org//content/PublicPolicy/NAFSAontheIssues/PDD2ConceptPaper.pdf)
Foreign Student-Related Provision H.R. 3523, The Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act (http://www.nafsa.org//content/PublicPolicy/NAFSAontheIssues/kennedyfeinsteinanalysis.htm)
Remarks of Victor C. Johnson, Association Executive Director for Public Policy (http://www.nafsa.org//content/PublicPolicy/FortheMedia/uschamber.htm)
The Immigration Portal: Guest Commentary-Gary Endelman (http://www.nafsa.org//content/PublicPolicy/FortheMedia/endelman.htm)
Action Alert Feinstein Proposal (http://www.nafsa.org//content/AboutInternationalEducation/Resources/talkingpoints.htm)
Feinstein Proposal Summary (http://www.nafsa.org//content/AboutInternationalEducation/Resources/actionalertfeinstein.htm)
Talking Points on International Students and Terrorism (http://www.nafsa.org//content/PublicPolicy/NAFSAontheIssues/talkingpoints.htm)
USA PATRIOT ACT (http://www.nafsa.org//content/AboutInternationalEducation/Resources/Immlegis101701.htm)
2002 Public Policy Priorities and Recommendations (http://www.nafsa.org//content/PublicPolicy/NAFSAontheIssues/priorities02.htm)
Issue Brief: Legislative Goals 107th Congress (http://www.nafsa.org//content/PublicPolicy/NAFSAontheIssues/natlpolicy02.htm)
Kennedy, Brownback to Propose Improved Immigration Security Legislation; Update on Feinstein's Propsal (http://www.nafsa.org//content/PublicPolicy/NAFSAontheIssues/nafsanews102201.htm)
Monthly Summary of Legislation Affecting International Exchange (http://www.nafsa.org//content/PublicPolicy/NAFSAontheIssues/legisumm041002.htm)
House Approves Legislation for New Homeland Security Department (http://www.nafsa.org//content/PublicPolicy/NAFSAontheIssues/DHSHR5005.htm)
Thinking Clearly about Foreign Student and Terrorism (http://www.nafsa.org//content/PublicPolicy/NAFSAontheIssues/CIPRISoped.htm)
International Education as a National Security Issue: Keynote Address Victor C. Johnson (http://www.nafsa.org//content/PublicPolicy/FortheMedia/toronto42002.htm)
Statement of Marlene M. Johnson: NAFSA-INS SEVIS Demonstration and Press Briefing (http://www.nafsa.org/content/PublicPolicy/FortheMedia/johnsonstmt52902.htm)
Administration Unveils Plan for Reviewing Foreign Students Pursuing Sensitive Areas of Study (http://www.nafsa.org/content/publicpolicy/NAFSAontheissues/OSTP_briefing.htm)
Foreign Student Monitoring After September 11 (http://www.nafsa.org/content/PublicPolicy/FortheMedia/sept20stmt.htm)
International Educator Association Provides Comment to INS on Student Tracking System Timeline, Implementation (http://www.nafsa.org/content/whatsnew/PressReleases/SEVIScommentltr.htm)
Key Senator Thanks International Education Community For Supporting Immigration Reform (http://www.nafsa.org/content/PublicPolicy/FortheMedia/kennedy416.htm)
NAFSA Letter to Washington Post: INS Tracking System Set to Roll (http://www.nafsa.org/content/PublicPolicy/FortheMedia/wapost051002.htm)
NAFSA Letter to Washington Monthly (http://www.nafsa.org/content/PublicPolicy/FortheMedia/washmonthly50202.htm)
NAFSA Letter to Omaha World-Herald (http://www.nafsa.org/content/PublicPolicy/FortheMedia/owh.htm)
Open Letter to AMC 20/20 from Marlene Johnson, NAFSA Exec. Directior and CEO (http://www.nafsa.org/content/PublicPolicy/FortheMedia/abcletter.htm)
Uncertain Times (http://www.nafsa.org//content/ProfessionalandEducationalResources/Publications/IE/911.htm)
Letter to Members of Congress from the Higher Education Community (http://www.nafsa.org//content/AboutInternationalEducation/Resources/actionadvisorycongress.htm)

Internal Archive for the Numbers USA, downloaded on 1/30/03:

No documents

Internal Archive for the Harvard University, downloaded on 2/3/03:

GSAS Bulletin: Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences May 2002 (http://www.gsas.harvard.edu/pdfs/bulletin_may02.pdf)
H.R. 3448 - Fact Sheet- Online Resources (http://www.uos.harvard.edu/ehs/fs_hr3448.shtml)

Internal Archive for The National Academies, downloaded on 2/7/03:

The National Academies: Transcript (http://www7.nationalacademies.org/stl/Vest-2-14-01.doc)
National Academy of Engineering Annual Meeting October 5, 2002 (http://www.nae.edu/nae/naehome.nsf/955a1e38cb989dbd85256b1e00631cf6/85256a930051c6dc85256c7d0059fb1f?OpenDocument)
The National Academies: Transcript Dr Ward (http://www7.nationalacademies.org/stl/Ward-2-14-01.doc)
Letter to Presidents of Members of the National Academies (http://www7.nationalacademies.org/stl/Letter_Report_2-6-02.doc)
National Academies: Transcript of Dr. Atlas (http://www7.nationalacademies.org/stl/Atlas-2-14-01.doc)
National Security and Openness of Scientific Research-Dr Atlas (http://www7.nationalacademies.org/stl/Atlas-2-14-0pdf.ppt)
Physics in a New Era: An Overview -pg 104 National Security (http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bpa/report.pdf)
Current Visa Restrictions Interfere with U.S. Science and Engineering Contributions to Important National Needs (http://www4.nationalacademies.org/news.nsf/isbn/s12132002?OpenDocument)
Statement on Science and Security in an Age of Terrorism: Presidents of the National Academies (http://www4.nationalacademies.org/news.nsf/isbn/s10182002b?OpenDocument)

Internal Archive for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, downloaded on 2/11/03:

The Tech Column: Security But at What Cost? (http://www-tech.mit.edu/V121/N62/col62miche.62c.html)
Tech Talk: Bush's science advisor discusses plans for new student visa reviews (http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/tt/2002/may08/visa.html)
Restriction Proposal Disputed by Colleges (http://www-tech.mit.edu/V122/N19/19intl.19n.html)
Proposed Visa Ban Mobilizes Students (http://www-tech.mit.edu/V122/N1/1visa.1n.html)
Openness, Opportunity and Security in Universities: A National Challenge: President Charles Vest Address (http://web.mit.edu/president/communications/nacua.html)
Response and Responsibility: Balancing Security and Openness in Research and Education (http://web.mit.edu/president/communications/rpt01-02.html)
Changes in Visa Regulation Affect 40 Percent of MIT Graduate Students (http://gsn.mit.edu/News/Change_In_Visa-12-02-02.htm)