Mr. Speaker. I wish to commend to the attention of the House. a report on the Cambodian refugee situation produced by Dr. R. Sean Randolph. senior foreign policy analyst for the Republican Study Committee. In January. Dr. Randolph toured various refugee centers along both the ThaiCambodian and ThaiLaotian borders. and has returned with an insightful and informative report which has already received considerable attention. The points made should be borne in mind by the membership as we examine the Cambodian problem in the coming weeks and months. The first point is heartening. The Cambodian refugees located on or near the Thai border now seem to be adequately and effectively cared for. thanks to the collective efforts of a large number of governments. international organizations. and private voluntary agencies. While continuing support for refugee programs will be recessary to prevent a new deterioration of conditions. at least at this moment the situation appears to bein hand. The second point made in the report is more troubling. That is. that the Cambodian refugee problem. at least as it concerns the Cambodians in Thailand. will increasingly become more of a political than a humanitarian issue. For a variety of reasons discussed by Dr. Randolph. it appears most of the refugees now living on the Thai border will be forced to remain there for the foreseeable future. This will lead to a longterm. established refugee presence in or near Thailand. which may have seriously destabilizing effects on both Thailand and the region. The point made is that the Cambodian refugee problem is no longer a matter of oneshot emergency food and medical assistance. but instead has become a political problem which will not be so easily or quickly solved. This is an incisive and highly commendable report which I call to the attention of all Members as we examine these immense problems with which we are faced. Dr.
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