President. I take this opportunity to commend the Senator from Massachusetts for his diligence in alerting the Senate and the people of the United States to a very serious problem which could well affect the course of events in Vietnam. It has been my privilege to serve on the Subcommittee on Refugees and Escapees. of which the distinguished Senator from Massachusetts is chairman. During the past 10 days he has been holding extensive hearings. There has been testimony before the committee by many persons from private agencies who have Just come from Vietnam. They have testified that the problem of the refugees is very serious. because in the event that the Vietcong terroristic tactics are sufficient to force great masses of refugees into the capital in Saigon. there could conceivably be severe diplomatic repercussions around the world. as well as military and economic repercussions in Saigon and Vietnam itself. Therefore. the Senator from Massachusetts is performing a fine service by calling to the attention of the Senate and the administration this problem. which today. perhaps. may seem small. but in reality is of great import in the conduct of our effort in Vietnam. and the successful conclusion thereof. I congratulate the Senator from Massachusetts .
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