It is however something we cannot ignore. When the Vietnamese Government deliberately sets out to reorganize its society by eliminating an entire ethnic population. it is simply more evidence that totalitarianism has taken firm root in Indochina. There are presently at least 375.000 Indochinese refugees in camps throughout Southeast Asia. It is probable that a million persons have fled their homeland in Indochina. We have no way of knowing an even grislier figurethe number of those who drowned in the South China Sea. The American people have responded to this challenge. They have opened their communities to over 200.000 Indochinese refugees already. most of whom have been resettled at the expense of nongovernmental organizationschurches. charities. and private families. Costs have gone up and it has become a necessity to increase the amount per refugee for resettlement assistance. We must recognize the impact such individuals have on local communities in additional requirements upon schools and social services. This legislation provides the resettlement dollars necessary. and some help for health screening at the local level.
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