We have gone to the immediate assistance of peoples with lesser ties. We must not fail our dear friends and allies of long standing. the Philippines. At this point I submit the text of my bill for the RzcoRn: u.R. 16637 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to provide for assistance to refugees and other flood victims in the Republic of the Philippines Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That chapter 9 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. relating to refugee relief assistance. is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section: "SEc. 492. Philippine Flood Relief Assistance.-There are authorized to be appropriated to the President for the fiscal year 1973. in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes. not to exceed $30.000.000. to remain available until expended. for use by the President in providing assistance for rebuilding. repairing and replacing of public roads. bridges and buildings damaged or destroyed In the 1972 floods in the Republic of the Philippines."
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