We must commit ourselves to world peace through brotherhood and understanding. not through bullets and bombs. Tomorrow. the next day. next week. and in the weeks and months ahead. we face an important challenge and a unique opportunity to take steps toward the renewal of the historic concern our Nation has shown toward people in need. I am referring to the plight of thousands of Vietnamese refugees who have arrived. or will be arriving. on our shores. We cannot shirk our responsibility to care for those who have suffered from forces beyond their control. I realize that a great many citizens. including some in the 13th Congressional District in California. oppose the arrival of refugees in our country. Some of the opposition stems from fear for health. for economic stability. for jobs. Sadly. others have voiced objections which stir simmering recollections of racial discrimination and hatred.
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