Mr. President. there are additional objections which should be made concerning the Appropriations Subcommittees action on the Cuban refugee assistance program. I would first of all recommend that there be full funding for this program in line with the original budget request of $144.108.000. Secondly. I would urge the subcommittee to reconsider the recommendation in its report that the entire program be terminated by June 30. 1973. There are ways to save money. but this is not one of them. not when there is a question of assistance for educational. medical. welfare. and housing needs. I think it is a mistaken assumption to make that because the number of Cuban refugees arriving in the United States is dwindling. that the problem of helping these refugees no longer exists. It most certainly does and many States are doing all they can to assume their responsibility in helping these people. It. nevertheless. is up to the Federal Government to work with the States in this regard. Mr. President. I ask unanimous consent that my telegram to Governor Askew concerning the Cuban refugee assistance program be printed in the RECORD. In addition. I ask my colleagues to join in supporting every effort to secure the continuation of Federal funding for this program.
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