The gentleman from Louisiana has long been in the Nations forefront with his interest and knowledge of Latin America. Not only because he reflects the concern of the district the gentleman represents. but because he reflects concern for a problem that vitally affects the national interest. I also thank the gentleman very much for his comments with reference to the efforts of the people of Florida and the people of this Nation who have so graciously received the Cuban refugees. Yet. I say. notwithstanding the excellent motivation of the Cubans themselves. the help which has been extended by the local communities. by many groups. and the States themselves. it would have been impossible for the States of this Nation. particularly Florida. Louisiana. New Jersey. and others. to have received this tremendous influx of refugees from the tyranny of Cuba had it not been for the Federal programs in reimbursing States and local communities for their contributions in education. health. and employment. So. Mr. Speaker. the Cuban refugee assistance program has been and continues to be a humanitarian cooperative effort at every level of government.
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