In response to the distinguished Senator from Hawaii that the administration did not ask for any money for this program. I want to reply that the administration has never asked for any money for this program. It is interesting to note that the Department of State. neither in its fiscal 1973 nor in its fiscal 1974 budget. asked for any money to assist the migrants from the Soviet Union. These funds were provided on the initiative of the Congress. We saw the need and we acted. and properly so. Mr. President. this program which we seek to support is for assistance in the resettlement of migrants from the Soviet Union. covering costs from the time they are granted exit permits to final resettlement. mainly in Israel. When Mr. Kellogg appeared before the committee he was asked whether he still had the $50 million. His answer was "Yes." That was as of March. the early part of this year. but as of today. as I stated. over $37 million have already been paid out of the $50 million and all the money has been allocated. In the continuing resolution for fiscal 1973. $50 million was voted by Congress to help migrants leave the Soviet Union and provide care for them in the facilities of Vienna and transportation to and resettlement costs in Israel. The March 1973. factsheet was provided the subcommittee on May 10. 1973. when Mr. Frank Kelloggs position was stated as appears on page 376 of the hearing record: This program has just started.
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