Speech #760229407

I share the view that the representatives of this little Government should have the opportunity to maintain its record for the payment of its indebtedness. If the Senator would not demand action upon his Joint resolution at this time. and should ascertain that the representatives of the Finnish Government prefer to make the payment. as I understand they are ready to do. I should like to suggest that the Senator from Michigan then move to amend the section of House Joint Resolution 544 which has been agreed to. and which makes an appropriation of $50.000.000 to aid the refugees in the invaded sections of Europe. and specify that $10.000.000 shall be used for the assistance of refugees of the Finnish Government. In that way the Finnish Government would maintain its record. it would stand as an incentive not only to all governments but to all individuals throughout the world to pay their indebtedness when they are able to do so. and it would not deprive them of the remarkable record they have maintained to this time. I wish the Senator would. give consideration to adding $10.000.000 to the $50.000.000 and specify that it be spent for the aid and assistance of the Finns. and then let the Finnish Government maintain its record for paying its indebtedness.