NIXON. Vice President of the United States. and reads as follows: DEAR MR. PRSnErr: We are all aware of the tragic developments of the past several years which have left countless thousands of individuals homeless refugees In the heart of Europe. In recent months. the number of refugees has been increased by the steady flow of escapees who have braved death to escape from behind the Iron Curtain. These refugees and escapees searching desperately for freedom look to the free world for haven. In addition. the problem of population pressures continues to be a source of urgent concern in several friendly countries in Europe. It is imperative that we join with the other nations in helping to find a solution to these grave questions. These refugees. escapees. and distressed peoples now constitute an economic and political threat of constantly grcwing magnitude. They look to traditional American humanitarian concern for the oppressed. International political considerations are also factors which are Involved.
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