Mr. Chairman. I rise in support of H.R. 6755. which will make it possible to provide assistance to refugees from Vietnam and Cambodia. reimburse State and local governments for the services they provide to our new immigrants. and pay the travel costs of those who wish to return home or settle in other countries. We are a nation of immigrants and have traditionally welcomed to our shores people who are dissatisfied with political conditions in their homelands or are in danger of retribution for their political activities. The meltingpot aspect of our Nation is one of her most distinctive features. and one of the reasons for her greatness. At one point we all were immigrants. In this case we have a special duty. because the beneficiaries of todays bill were in imminent danger due to their support of American activities in Indochina. Whether those activities were ever advisable is no longer the point.
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