Until the ministry of social welfare is given a clear mandate. sufficient priority and adequate funds. there is little hope that it will be capable of effectively responding to the initiatives or support offered by either the U.S. Government or the voluntary agencies. Mr. President. in conclusion. let me repeat for the record a comment of Dr. James Dumpson. a member of the Refugee Subcommittee study mission and dean of Fordhiam Universitys School of Social Services. which he made during hearings last May. In response to a query as to what explains the lack of progress by our Government in meeting the needs of children in Vietnam. Dean Dumpson said: It represents something that is missing.