Specific recommendations have emerged from within AID and the U.S. mission in Saigon over the past many months. The voluntary agencies have submitted contracts and other recommendations. several of which are now idly awaiting official approval. And the study mission of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Refugees has reported a lengthy series of specific proposals for action during hearings in May and August. So it is not. Mr. President. for any lack of concern. or funds. or an absence of public support or. for that matter. a lack of specific proposals for action. that explains our Governments paralysis in assisting the children of Vietnam. Regrettably. there is a long history within our Government in neglecting humanitarian needs in Indochinaparticularly the needs of children. As early as 1965. witnesses came before the Subcommittee on Refugees and told us of the need for child welfare programs. for trained personnel. for a long range plan to meet the escalating needs of the children. In 1966 these needs were again cited. Token efforts were underway to help meet thembut these efforts were not enough.
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