Mr. Speaker. the United States fortunately has always shown its concern for the misfortunes of others. especially in the wake of war. One of the many misfortunes of war is the plight of the refugee. This problem has existed for as long as there have been political and military upheavals. Today in Vietnam we once again have a problem of refugees. The war is daily rendering hundreds of innocent civilians homeless. without food or shelter or hope of resettlement. The International Rescue Committee is helping to provide part of the solution. The following news story written by Mr. Leo Cherne. very well describes the tragic Vietnam refugee situation and how the International Rescue Committe is helping out: [From the Des Moines Register. July 6. 1965]
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