On the Senate side. Senator Kennedy was successful in having a similar amendment adopted as part of the Senate foreign aid measure which ultimately was defeated. The necessity of aiding these refugees recently has been emphasized by the Cambodian Government itself after a long period of relative silence by them on the subject. Following these remarks I will insert several recent statements by the Cambodian Government on the subject. The clear indication is that the situation of the refugees and other war victims in Cambodia has deteriorated considerably in recent weeks and that the need for assistance has intensified. It is my hope that the U.S. Government. heeding the will of Congress. will provide direct aid to Cambodian refugees despite the delay in enacting the foreign aid bill with its $2 million fund for Cambodian refugees. The items follow:
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