While not ignoring the issues which divide us. we were trying to find areas in which we can cooperate for our mutual wellbeing and security. This is a neverending task. nothing in this world is impervious to change. and our relations with our allies must be subject to constant adjustments if open ruptures are to be avoided. The Kelly amendment to the Mutual Security Act of 1951 led to the establishment of the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration (ICEM). and I am proud that over the years this organization has helped with the resettlement of some 1.4 million human beings. including close to 640.000 refugees. I was delighted to receive recently a report from Mr. Walter Besterman. who was formerly with Congressman EMANUEL CELLER. of Brooklyn. and worked with this program since its inceptionand who is now the Deputy Director of ICEM in Geneva.
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