I have just returned from a trip to Southeast Asia and want to tell you something about it. You appointed me. Mr. Speaker. as a member of the majority leadership (deputy whip). to lead a factflnding mission to Southeast Asia to report to the Congress on the situation of the refugees/boat people. During the period of August 2 to August 10 we visited Hong Kong. Thailand. Indonesia. Malaysia and Vietnam. We met with government officials in all of these countries and observed conditions in 9 refugee camps housing a total population of about 180.Members of the factfinding mission were: Representative JOHN PAUL HAMMERSCHMIDT. Republican of Arkansas. Representative RICHARD NOLAN.
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