The International Red Cross is prepared to upgrade and expand their efforts in Indochina. especially in Cambodia. The record is clear that the United Nations stands ready to help. The record shows that UNICEF has new programs underway. and that the United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesUNHCRis soliciting international support for a new program of relief to all areas of Indochina. And other offices and agencies of the United Nations are also prepared to move in meeting humanitarian needs. What is missing is a clear and firm indication of U.S. supportof a meaningful pledge to help fund these international initiatives. The administrations policy toward internationalizing assistance for Indochina has been ambiguous. to say the least. Despite public statements to the contrarybefore the refugee subcommittee and elsewhereour Government has done precious little to really support initiatives by the United Nations and other international bodies. In fact. apart from indicating some token contributions to the International Red Cross. and some mild interest in the modest program of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. the administrations original budget presentation and subsequent statements on our foreign aid policy toward Indochina. all but ignore the creative possibilities for expanding international participation in this area. In fact. in recent weeks officials of our Government have sought to attach unreasonable conditions on our support of international programs in all areas of Indochina. Such an attitude undercuts the effectiveness of such organizations as UNICEF and the U.N.
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