And I submit that this is a legitimate function of the U.S. Government. On my trips to Eastern and Western Europe. I have been told again and again about the value of the Voice of America broadcasts. An elderly refugee from Bulgaria tells that the VOA broadcasts had been an important factor in his life. He called the VOA "an anchor of freedom" which helped him keep up his hope when he was fearful of expressing himself about politics and international affairs. He said he had been not only afraid to speak candidly. but had even been afraid to listen to others who had complaints about the system in Bulgaria.