I could submit that ICEM. by its contributions of excellence. has done well and is doing well In Europe. However. I am cognizant. as I am sure the Member Governments are aware. that there will for a long time be refugees who will need hope -through assistance for a new life. The inevitable results of chaos. whether it is caused by natural calamity or political upheaval. is the refugee. The Council has. last year. wisely reviewed traditional definitions of refugees and with Its adoption of a reclassification of categories of refugees. the Council has reinforced the foundation upon which there may be -that "extension of scope" of the activities :set forth in the ICEM Constitution. ICEM must adjust to the times and must recognize that changing circumstances demand changing reactions. After all. this is the scope of a Constitutionto establish purpose and to present guidelines to carry out that purpose. It must breathe vitality. and this the Coun.cil must generate. I respectfully submit that this Council examine thoroughly the possibility of applying the ICEM Constitution in such a way that will permit the experienced and excellent knowledge of the ICEM staff to be put to use in refugee situations as they exist and .as they may develop around the world. The continuing presence of members of the Congress at your ICEM Council meetings and the leadership extended by the United States Government demonstrate that the President and the Congress wholly support this Organization. We look to ICEM and its capability to continue its activities In Europe. to extend its endeavors to Latin American and elsewhere.
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