Mr. Chairman. before I address this specific bill. may I point out the long and noble history of the United States in providing a haven for refugees and further supporting services to refugees throughout the world. In philosophy. this bill is consistent with the long history of our countrynot only Federal. State and local governments. but private agenciesin serving the needs of refugees. However. in view of the present budget pressure. I believe the 1983 authorization ought to have been eliminated to $514.809.000 and that the bill should have provided a 3year authorization. I also think section 6. which would restrict administrative flexibility should have been deleted. I recognize there are also major foreign policy considerations involved in the worldwide refugee structure and that the United States will continue to play a major role in humanitarian aspects of refugee assistance efforts.e
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