Speaker. I associate myself with the statement of the distinguished gentleman from Kentucky. the chairman of the committee . Since the problem addressed by the bill was generated by Federal immigration policy. equity demands that the cost be spread to Federal taxpayers across the Nation. rather than to impose the full burden on the local taxpayer in the impacted districts. The taxpayers in these districts are already overburdened. To the extent that the Congress does not respond to the need. overcrowded classrooms will result. Books and supplies will be insufficient. In short. the quality of education will diminish. affecting the children already in the school system. not to mention that only through a proper education can the refugee children become productive citizens. On the basis of equity to the local taxpayer. concern for the quality of education. compassion for the ncw arrivals who are. for the most part. pawns in the game of international politics. I urge the adoption of the committee bill.
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