Now. Mr. Chairman. with reference to the Cuban refugee program. we are going to have to provide whatever money is necessary in order to meet our commitments to this program. This year the budget request was for $144 million as compared to an appropriation of $112.130.000 last year. Your committee took into account the fact that Castro stopped the Cuban air flights for certain periods of time. and he indicated he might stop them altogether. However. inasmuch as there is some uncertainty about the matter. we recommended $100 million. but we realize that at some subsequent date if they do not have sufficient funds. it may be necessary to consider additional appropriations in order to take care of this program and aid the States who are receiving these refugees. Mr. Chairman.
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