We would all like to put thoughts of Vietnam behind us. But I am frankly appalled that some of those who in past years were so enthusiastic in their support for Americas involvement in the Vietnam war are now trying to ignore a responsibility to the human refuse which that war has producedand I use that word in its saddest sense. I am also frankly chagrined that some others who have in the past opposed that war. at least In part on moral grounds. would not now recognize the moral imperative represented by Vietnamese refugees seeking a place In this country. No one can claim that every refugee entering this country is a kind. sweet. and desirable person but there are many innocent victims of that war who are now seeking refuge in this country. And as Mary McGrory. the Washington Star newest Pulitzer Prize winner. said in her column last night. we cannot take out our frustration about the war on its victims. There is no disgrace in Americas turn. a ing away finally from the course of war ir f Vietnam. but there would be a suprem( disgrace in our turning away from thl consequences of our past actions in tha e war. Because we are a moral and decen 1. people. we must accept these refugee who have no other place to go. I wish tha a were not true. but it is. k I congratulate the President for statin e that fact squarely in his press confer i ence last night. I congratulate the AFL e CIO Executive Council and the Americai a Jewish Committee for taking that sam r. r position and I include at this time th .d stunningly truthful and poignant colum. -e written by Mary McGrory in last night ..
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