Mr. President. yesterday. during the course of the debate on the displaced persons legislation the question was raised as to the amount of money already contributed by the United States to the Preparatory Commission for the International Refugee Organization. and the percentages to be paid by the different participating countries. In order to clarify the record I have had an investigation made and a statement prepared which I desire to present for the RECORD at this time. pointing out. I think - accurately. what the exact situation is. both as to the participation by our country and by other countries. and the understanding with regard to the matter. In order to clarify this question. I have examined the legislative history of Public Law.146. which authorized the United States to participate in the International Refugee Organization. I have also secured from the Department of State the latest available figures on the amounts contributed by various countries. including the United States. to the PCIRO. In the light of this informaton. it is clear that the Congress never intended to limit the United States contribution to IRO. or PCIRO. to any particular percentage of the amount actually contributed by member governments at any given time.