Mr. Speaker. several months ago a survey was made of the Polish refugee and emigrant centers in Europe by Mr. Walter Zachariasiewicz. executive secretary of the Polish Immigration Committee in New York. This survey was made on the basis of his personal inspection tour and study of these centers made in May and June of 1955. His report is very valuable to all who are interested in an equitable solution of the problem of the refugees from the American point of view. It is based on facts and his vast knowledge and understanding of this problem. Since his survey is typical of the problem of refugees of all nationalities. under leave to extend my remarks. I include herewith portions of the report together with some of his recommendations. The report and recommendations follow: At the very outset I wish to express my opinion and fear that the Impact of the new policy of coexistence may cause profound changes in countries behind the Iron Curtain and among refugee groups. We are dealing with a problem that is at once: humanitarian. political. and social. It is an American problem. The President of the United States stressed this problem (April 22. 1956) in the following statement: "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 growing magnitude. They look to traditional American humanitarian concern for the oppressed. International political considerations are also factors which are Involved.
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