Mr. President. I call the Senates attention to the activities of one of Hollywoods most famous film stars. one who has most notably served the United Nations as Special Consultant to the High Commissioner for Refugees. I speak of Yul Brynner. who for the past 2 years has visited many of the refugee camps in Europe and the Middle East. He did this unselfishly to see what he could do to help alleviate a crucial situation abroad for millions of stateless and homeless men. women. and children. He has done much. He wrote a book. based on these trips. entitled "Bring Forth the Children." which is dramatically illustrated with photographs taken by Mr. Brynner and Inge Morath. Proceeds from the sale of the book have been donated to the Refugee Fund. The new High Commissioner for Refugees in the United Nations. Mr. Felix Schnyder. has written Mr. Brynner praising him for his film entitled "Rescue." which appeared earlier this year on a national network. The letter said in part: This film does certainly help to make the public opinion aware of the tragic refugees problems and the necessity to meet them with concerted efforts. In a particularly fortunate way it shows the misery of millions of refugees of our time and strikes at the same time a strong and encouraging note of hope. At the request of Mr. Schnyder. Mr. Brynner has generously agreed to continue his work as special consultant and has also been appointed to a similar post with the U.S. Department of State in relation to refugee affairs. Mr. Brynners work is but another example of a side of the Hollywood motion picture industry which does not receive the attention it so richly deserves.
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