Mr. Speaker. recent news reports indicate that an increasing number of Vietnamese refugees are seeking to return to their homeland and that many of the alleged orphans brought to this country are not orphans at all. so many in fact that the Government is warning families with these children not to initiate adoption proceedings. Many persons close to the wave of refugees in April and May warned of the dangers caused by mass hysteria and unfounded rumors of Communist reprisal. which led to the hasty flight from Vietnam. There is a tendency in this country for many people to prejudge the effects of political change. and this caused the creation of the panic that swept away so many from their homes and their way of life. The question that remains is: Do we believe that "americanization" is the best alternative for Vietnamese refugees? Mr. Speaker.
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