I thank the Senator. I was interested not only In having shipping facilities available to Americans who might like to return. but also in providing transportation facilities for refugees who might seek refuge in this country. which so often and for such a long time In the past has proved to be a haven of refuge. Because I was interested in the situation I wrote to the Maritime Commission to ascertain what facilities were available. and I was advised within less than a week that: A regular weekly passenger service is being maintained by the American Export Lines. Inc.. in the trade in questionThat is from Lisbon to the United Stateswhile the vessels of the line are being occupied to capacity. as are those of the foreign. flag lines. in view of the general tonnage situation it has not been felt up to this time that the condition was such as to warrant the engagement of additional passenger ships which are now being otherwise employed.
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