Mr. President. I would like to commend Senator MUSKIE for his introduction today of a bill to furnish much needed assistance to Soviet refugees in Israel. I am pleased to be a cosponsor. This is the most appropriate legislative vehicle for helping Israel bear the heavy burdens of absorbing these thousands of newcomers. I am particularly pleased that Senator JAVITs and Senator SCHWEIKER have joined in this bipartisan effort. As the time draws near for active consideration of this measure. I am certain we will be joined by many of our colleagues who share our deep concern for the wellbeing of these refugees and for the economic wellbeing of Israel. America. like Israel. is. after all. a nation composed of refugees. and American assistance to refugees from many nations is part of our tradition and is a matter of record. Cubans. Hungarians.
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