I would like to say a few words on behalf of the junior Senator from California . who has offered this amendment along with me. He is unable to be with us today because he is conducting important hearings for the Special Committee on Aging in California. We proposed this amendment to the refugee bill to create a public service employment program for veterans in the belief that this would be a timely and appropriate vehiclefor calling the plight of Americas veterans to the attention of the Sehate and the Nation. Because the Senator from California and I.were concerned about immediate action on the issue of veterans jobs. we submitted this amendment. This program is clearly a proposal of major proportions. involving the expenditure of $100 million. as It does. and the creation of thousands of jobs for veterans.