Mr. Speaker. first I would be derelict in my duties if I failed to point out that the reason we need this legislation is because there has been a failure of leadership on the part of President Carter. Many of our local areas are facing problems associated with the recent influx of refugeesproblems which are the result of the present administrations policies. However. this administration has been willing. for the most part. to turn its back on these problems. Currently. the administration is refusing to use the Refugee Act of 1980 to shoulder some of the basic responsibilities which the Federal Government ought to assumein this specific case. the burden placed on the education system of certain local communities. As a result. Congress has responded. But. in Congress. power is dispersed among the various committees and subcommittees in both the House and Senate. The consequence. in the absence of any Presidential leadership. is a hodgepodge of legislation aiming at a solution to the same problems. For example. on education of refugees we have at least four legislative alternatives currently availableimpact aid. Indochina Refugee Children Assistance Act. Discretionary Grants under ESEA. title III. and the Refugee Act of 1980. However. not one of these programs gets at the precise needs of the problem were considering today. That is why I am supporting this bill.
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