I recall immediately after the independence of India. when there was desperate need for food. that the administration of President Truman made available to India. admittedly by sale $300 million of wheat and feed grains. In 1956. when I had the honor of being the representative of this country for India. we were able to provide to that country. without charge. $300 million of wheat and food grains. In the present refugee crisis over $100.000 has been provided and today the Senate authorized an additional $250. .47652 In 1959 and 1960. the late John F. Kennedy. then in the Senate. and I joined in introducing a resolution. which was approved by the Congress. proposing that the Congress ask the World Bank to organize a consortium to provide economic aid to India and Pakistan upon a permanent basis to assist in their economic and social development. That was done. and the consortium is still operating.