I am tempted. therefore. to vote against the foreign aid appropriation. If the appropriation contained only the military supporting assistance program. I would oppose it. I can see no justification for increasing the supporting assistance appropriation by 37.5 percent over the Senates recommendation. particularly in light of the history of this legislation. Unfortunately. however. this bill contains additional an equally vital provisions. It contains $300 million in credit sales to Israel. $200 million for Bengladesh refugee relief. $160 million for general technical assistance and $230 million for the Alliance for Progress. These programs must be supported. With great reluctance. therefore.