The Senator knows there is a pending fiscal year 1984 supplemental request which the committee is considering and which will be part of the omnibus supplemental for fiscal year 1984. Included in that request is some $8 million for Latin America. $7 million of which would be specifically for aiding displaced persons in El Salvador. Mr. President. I checked with the administration. and they say there is no urgent need for this money at this time. State informs me that should any urgent unforeseen needs arise prior to the passage of the omnibus supplemental. the Department would defer some contributions to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in order to meet the needs for displaced persons. Mr. President.
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