At last they appear to be on the road to gradual solution of their problems. and I think it is in part due to the fact that in last years bill we maintained equality in granting aid to the two groups. I do not doubt for a moment that the sum of $76.000.000 asked for Israeli this year is justified. but under the circumstances and in view of the larger issue of the security of the United States. which requires peace in the Middle East. I think it may be wise to maintain the same amount for both of these groups of refugees. but that it would be most unwise to reduce the amount of $65.000.000 to $50.000.000 for each one of them. The hour of showdown with the Soviet Union in this area is approaching. it could blow up at any time in the next day or month or year. I do not believe that the amount to be saved by the amendment of the gentleman from North Carolina justifies the additional risk we would be taking if we were to say. by adopting his amendment. at the very moment when a solution of this difficult problem begins to appear possible. that we are reducing our support.
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