Perhaps onethird of these people20.000 individuals--will die at sea. The United States has. so far. responded quickly and courageously to this tragedy. In addition to agreeing to accept 14.000 refugees per month. our Government has engaged in negotiations with other nations to provide refugee processing centers in Southeast Asia. Recently. President Carter ordered the U.S. 7th Fleet to Initiate an airsea rescue program in the South China Sea. Thus far. several boatloads of refugees have been saved. These actions are consistent with our countrys long tradition of aiding those persons fleeing from persecution in other countries. Our countrys actions have done much to alleviate the agony of these refugees. but there is more that must be done. When confronted with reprehensible policies and repression. all people have an obligation to raise their voices in protest. Let us continue to speak out and to work for those who have no voice. no home. no secure future.
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