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I rise to express my deep sense of concern over this administrations silence with regard to the totalitarian tactics undertaken by the military junta which has seized power in that beleaguered country. Our newspapers tell us that perhaps 3.000 people have been killed and at least 4.000 people remain interned in Santiago alone. Those being held include former high government oficials. members of the Chilean Congress. untold numbers of students and professors. and nonChilean political refugees from throughout South America. It is expected that all of these people will be tried by military courts. where no consideration will be given to assure their rights under the Chilean constitution. Mr.