One other thing on the cost and its relationship to this authorization: The senior Senator from New York pointed out very properly. that India is a very large country. but a very weak country economically. It has been brought to my attention that just through December 1971. it is estimated that India will spend. of her own resources. more than we are authorizing for 1 year here-$260 million. While I was in New Delhi last month and while I was in Calcutta last month. I heard substantial Indian citizens who are educated and aware frankly discuss whether it would be economically better to continue supporting 9 million refugees or to have war with Pakistan. Mr. President. that is an additional reason for our show of strength at this time.
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