The very existence of these people is at stake. Reports that we have heard time and time again on the Senate floor talk about the millions who have died and the millions who are continuing to die. I have a special interest in legislation of this kind and a special sympathy for people suffering from such attrocities. because I also was a refugee. as were my family and my wifes family as well. In fact. all the families of my colleagues in the Senate are refugees. if not in this generation. in generations that preceded them. It is with sincere conviction and great pleasure that I rise in support of the bill as a whole and Senator DANFORTHs amendment on behalf of the Cambodians. I also want to take a moment to praise a specific relief effort that is taking place in Minnesota. The American Refugee Committee. which is a Minnesotabased rescue operation. has already sent doctors. nurses. and medical technicians to the Cambodian border to help the people. to save what lives can be saved. In early November. the American Refugee Committee is planning to send an additional 50 or more doctors and nurses to that area. entirely on a voluntary basis and entirely supported by voluntary contributions. I think that praise on the Senate floor on their behalf is certainly most deserved.
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