Speaker. I am particularly pleased to join in support of House Concurrent Resolution 417a tribute to the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration upon the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its creation in December 1971. Historically the United States of America has everresponded to the needs of refugees from all lands with compassion. with understanding and with sympathy. I think it is important that all Americans should know of the leadership the United States provided for ICEM in its inception and in its 20 years of service to unfortunate refugees. The late great Tad Walter and the late great Chauncy Reed. as Members of the Congress of the United States. were instrumental in writing the constitution for ICEM in 1951. Since that date. with the continued support of this body. ICEM has compiled a tremendous record of humanitarian service to homeless refugees and victims of oppression. More than 1.800.000 men. women. and children have been assisted in finding new homes and new lives free from fear and oppression by this splendid international organization. I congratulate ICEM upon its splendid record of achievement and wish for it continued success in the service of all mankind.
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