From the Reagan administrations perspective. even though there is administration opposition to this separation. the fact of the matter is that it would fit well with what this administration stands for and fit well with what we are trying to do in the world to complement the security dimension of U.S. foreign policy. In this regard. Mr. Chairman. the mission of the Peace Corps has never been more relevant than it is today. The needs of the developing nations for skills. technical assistance. and simple human compassion abound. The need for Peace Corps volunteers in refugee assistance programs in Asia and Somalia. as a number already are. ought also to be enhanced. As Director Rupee stated in a recent speech. peace is not just the absence of war but the absence of the conditionssuch as hunger. disease. poverty. illiteracy. and despairwhich bring on war. She is right.