Speech #830200958

At that time the Foreign Affairs Committee had extended hearings on it because this is a matter which is clearly within the jurisdiction of the Foreign Affairs Committee. This is a matter which. since it deals with the use of patents in foreign affairs and international association. is clearly within the jurisdiction of the Foreign Affairs Committee. just as being a patent matter it is also within the jurisdiction of the Committee on the Judiciary. We have seen the Committee on the Judiciary this year take over jurisdiction of the international program for refugees and escapees. which the Foreign Affairs Committee has handled for years. The Foreign Affairs Committee surrendered that jurisdiction gladly to the Committee on the Judiciary. and a bill has passed the House that has to do with that subject. In this instance the executive branch wishes this provision continued as it has been since 1951. because these provisions are important in helping to supply our allies with material so vital to the mutual security program.