Mr. President. as a matter of fact. the purpose that is sought in this amendment is covered already by the bill. and that is plainly shown in the report. on page 8: The program will also encompass paying for the transportation back to South Vietnam or Cambodia for those who have a change of mind and desire to return to their homeland. Broad authority for the President to finance return travel expenses if he chooses to do so is provided by section 2(b) (2) of the Migration Refugee and Assistance Act. We set out that act in the appendix of the report. The Committee does not believe that additional authority is necessary beyond that already provided and expects that funds will be made available to pay for the return of the refugees who wish to go back to their homes. The amendment of the Senator from South Dakota reaffirms and emphasizes that point. and I am willing to qccept the amendment.
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