I must say that I concur in the sentiments which have been expressed by the distinguished Senator from Vermont and the distinguished Senator from Florida. I should like to make one other observation for the purpose of clarification. and so that we may all understand what has happened. I repeat. the original estimate of $32.000.000 was based upon the calculation of 500.000 refugees as of last October. but today there are over 800.000 refugees. I submit that we have spent far more than the present request for $16.000.000. which we are now discussing for aid to Greece. in order to help an independent and a free government. we have expended millions of dollars for military defense in Turkey. we have spent hundreds of millions of dollars in feeding the displaced persons in Euope. It seems to me that in the Near Eastthe Arabic world areawe have a real opportunity to fulfill our obligations under the United Nations and through the agency of the United Nations to build good will. save lives and create conditions of peace.
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