It has been suggested that the $100 million authorized in section (1) of this bill could be used not only for humanitarian assistance or for supplying American forces in the event of an evacuation. but that these funds could also be used to supply additional military assistance to the Saigon government. We have. in fact. heard reports that Assistant Secretary of State Habib has admitted the possibility. The President clearly has the authority now under the Constitution to rescue endangered Americans anywhere in the world. He does not need this bill as a congressional imprimatur for evacuation from embattled Saigon. As for humanitarian aid. I believe the Congress is willing to enact additional refugee assistance in a separate bill. I stand ready to support such an effort. But to grant such discretionary authority to gain such assistance is selfdefeating.