Mr. President. during the past 3 weeks. we have heard considerable criticism within the Congress of the executive branchs response to the situation in Indochina. particularly as it relates to the enormous refugee problem. Therefore. I think it is appropriate at this time to place the situation in Its proper perspecive. For my part. I want to take the opportunity to express my appreciation to the many employees of the Agency for International Development who have devoted tremendous time and energy in coping with the tragic refugee situation in South Vietnam under most difficult and oftentimes nearly impossible circumstances. In particular. I want to pay tribute to Mr.