Ernest B. Furgurson discusses an element of the American charactergenerosityas being in serious jeopardy as we reflect upon the final disastrous chapter of the tragic Vietnam war. Some of the attitudes expressed regarding Vietnamese refugees. including small children and parents and other relatives of the Vietnamese wives of American servicemen. are in sharp contrast to our traditional characteristics of generosity and compassion. Mr. Speaker. even as we rescue refugees attempting to escape in small boats. we should be reminded that our main goal. however illadvised. was to assist. support and defend the brave and innocent people of South Vietnam against attack and subjugation. Mr. Furgurson reminds us of the friendship and consideration displayed by our military. as well as our civilian personnel throughout the long Vietnam war.
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