Committee sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity said that while the subpoena requires that Elian attend the hearing in Washington, it's highly unlikely that his actual appearance will be sought.  The Congress of the United States is (affording) Elian Gonzalez what INS and this administration has not, which is his legal right and his right to due process,  said Jorge Mas Santos, chairman of the Cuban American National Foundation.  
 Verb: affording
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