We cannot turn our back on this history. There are many who would. of course. Congressional mail has run strongly against aid to refugees. My own mail is no exception. I believe that many of these opponents react impulsively to the frustration of seeing Vietnam collapse so quickly and completely. They would punish the wrongdoers. and classify all refugees as wrongdoers. Others say that we cannot afford to help them. There are too many jobless and poor Americans. already. to take on another burden. But there are many others who in private acts of charity have aided the refugees. With quiet generosity. in small ways. they are breathing life into our history and responsibility. I believe we must build on that private charity with legislation providing necessary aid.
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All refugees are wrongdoers.