The United States has received additional assurances from these organizations that they will halt the programs if they are prevented from distributing these supplies to the people truly in need. I think the amendment adequately addresses the concerns of some that our aid might end up in the wrong hands. The additional authorizations in this bill for refugee assistance are in response to commitments made by the United States to increase the number of refugees which we will accept. At the same time. we have undertaken a number of actions at a series of meetings around the world to strongly encourage other nations to bear a greater share of the burden. Many have responded. In fact. the supplemental refugee assistance in this bill reflects a decrease in what we would normally be expected to contribute because Japan has agreed to pay half of the cost of assisting refugees in Southeast Asia. We have led the world in efforts against Communist aggression and repression. We cannot turn our backs on the victims of this repression.
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