PresIdent. I have had called to my attention another matter on which the House took action in its appropriation bill. as to which I wish to make note in the RECORD at this point. The House action on the mutual se"curity appropriations bill eliminated the request of $500.000 for contribution to the United Nations Refugee Emergency Fund. This amount has been recommended by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This fund. which is administered by the U. N. High Commissioner for Refugees. is used to provide the most needy groups of stateless refugees--the aged. chronically ill. and disabledwith supplementary feeding. clothing and other Special assistance that the countries of asylum cannot furnish. and to assist in their placement in institutions for permanent care. An estimated 37.000 will be assisted in 1954. The fund is in a critical period and United States support is essential if it is to continue as an effective program.. This relatively small contribution will be of immeasurable assistance in helping many refugees who sought freedom and a chance to reestablish their lives in the free world. It will also stimulate contributions by other countries. With that statement I have concluded my formal presentation.
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