Indeed. it is a well reasoned and compassionate request for additional funds. The basic argument concerning this amendment is whether we will keep our commitments to the international community and our commitments to these people. Vice President MONDALE has hammered out an agreement with other nations to provide an international framework for dealing with the refugee problem. I applaud this agreement because it recognizes that no single nation can accept the full responsibility for the refugees. It is our opportunity to demonstrate that we support the multinational approach. This additional appropriation is in the best interests of the United States and the best interests of the Indochinese refugees. I urge my colleagues to support the* amendment of the gentlewoman from New York.
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