Before I discuss this matter in detail. I should like to point out that I have taken a keen interest in the problem of European displaced persons for 3 years past. Early in 1947 I supported ratification of the Constitution of the International Refugee Organization as an arm of the United Nations. and I had an active part in the selection of my esteemed friend. the Honorable William Hallam Tuck. to head the Preparatory Commission. known as PCIRO. in July 1947. As all Senators know. he was later elected Director General of the IRO itself when that organization was fully established. He gave splendid leadership in the early days of this great international humanitarian movement.