Mr. Chairman. I rise in support of H.R. 6755. the Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act. The President has asked Congress to provide additional funds for the transportation and resettlement of Vietnamese refugees. The request was for $507 million. preferably with an openended authorization. so that the relief efforts may be continued. House Resolution 6755 would accomplish this goal. The funds may be used to provide transportation. maintenance. and resettlement of the refugees as well as medical and social services. Also. this bill would allow State and local agencies undertaking the care of evacuees to be reimbursed for their services. This is very important.
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