The bill also ap[SE 6559. propriates a minimnum of $35 billion to assist the resettlement of Soviet Jews in Israel. The financial aid provided by the United States is Instrumental In the continuation of this humanitarian endeavor. I am hopeful that the Soviet Government will reconsider its recent decision to reduce Jewish emigration so that these resettlement funds can be put to use. The Middle East package alsocontains $250 million appropriated for economic aid to Egypt. *This constitutes our first substantial assistance to that nation since 1967. By providing this aid along with $77.5 million in economic aid to Jordan. the United States can increase its influence with those Arab nations which must join with Israel in negotiating a lasting settlement in this troubled area of the world. Finally. the Middle East package contains a special requirement fund of $100 million which can be spent on refugee resettlement. U.N. peacekeeping missions. economic development of occupied territories. or other worthy projects at the discretion of our Government. On the whole. the Middle East package appears to constitute a responsible and constructive approach to our sincere efforts to bring a just and lasting peace to the Middle East.
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