Statement of Senator Dodd on Rosalie Desardouin

January 19, 2006
East Haddam, CT - Senator Chris Dodd applauded today's decision by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in Hartford to release Rosalie Desardouin from custody in Boston and reunite her with her family in Norwich. She will be able to pursue her application for permanent residency.

"This is wonderful news. I'm very happy for Rosalie, Audrin, and their children. It never made any sense to split up this family and I commend the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office for reconsidering and ultimately reversing their decision. This is a great day for the Desardouin family, and I'm proud to have played a role in making it a reality."

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