Mr. President. I also wish to commend the Appropriations Committee for its approval of special funds for the United Nations Relief and Works AgencyUNRWAin the field of vocational training for Palestinian refugees. The importance of UNRWAs work in the Middle East. generally. cannot be overemphasized. and this is a modest contribution to an increasingly important part of its larger program. By providing vocational training for up to 3.000 refugees a year. UNRWA is helping to develop skills that will enable refugees to take advantage of job opportunities in their host country and elsewhere. It is. in every sense. a positive program that truly helps refugees to help themselves. In supporting this important UNRWA program. the United States helps also to support the larger effort of UNRWA in the Middle Easta role that has grown in importance with the changed circumstances in the area. and the new humanitarian needs created by the recent conflict. UNRWA is also a symbol to the Palestinian refugee that his needs. and his very existence. are recognized by the international community. but that an international organization also exists to help meet those needs. Mr. President. the special $2 million contribution to UNRWA earmarked in the bill. is unquestionably a worthwhile use of our foreign aid moneyespecially today when the hopes for peace in the Middle East are brighter than ever before.
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