These programs deserve our support because they are effective. and because the people and government of Bangladesh have welcomed the return of voluntary agencies which have a long history of useful work. and who have responded so generously on their own to the humanitarian needs of the Bengali people. Mr. President. the recent $90 million bilateral agreement with Bangladesh represents an important achievement for which I commend AID. Members of the Refugee Subcommittee staff who have studied AIDs plans. report that this bilateral agreement reflects carefully thought out projects. mutually agreed upon by both Governments. Moreover. as I look down the list of projects that American funds will supporta list of some of them I will introduce at the conclusion of my remarksI am convinced that we are providing the kind of assistance Bangladesh requires at this time. During my visit to the area.