Mr. Speaker. the return of the Lithuanian refugee Simas to the Russian trawler last week was outrageous. The entire action was completely contrary to the American principles and ideals that we profess to believe in. I sincerely hope that the investigation headed by our colleague from Ohio will reveal just what kind of misguided policies can lead to such an incident. I am personally disgusted at the ballbouncing between the State Department and the Coast Guard over just who is at fault in this incident. Frankly. those persons on the vessel must share in the fault. but those in Boston and in Washington who obviously issued the final order to release the refugee must certainly bear the major load of the blame. As soon as a person asks for refuge there should be no question about its being granted. either at the point of action or at policy setting level. Moreover. the fact that it was a Lithuanian on a Russian ship is significant.