Mr. President. the plight of hundreds of thousands of refugees in Central America has evoked a strong and commendable response from many religious leaders in our country. The voluntary agencies associated with them have also taken steps to redouble their efforts in behalf of the growing tide of refugees. They speak eloquently to both the urgent need to provide humanitarian assistance. as well as the need to address the underlying causes behind the mounting refugee tragedy in Central America. Recently. the Immigration and Refugee Program Committee of Church World Service. representing 32 denominations associated with the National Council of Churches. unanimously adopted a resolution calling for greater action to respond to the refugee crisis in Central America. stressing also the particular plight of refugees from El Salvador who are in the United States. Mr. President.
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