I do not think any of us would trade the detonation of a nuclear device in Southwest Asia for any issue. but we cannot be unmindful of the fact that Pakistan. over the last several years. has accepted between 3 million and 4 million human beings to whom we have contributed somewhat in terms of their health. safety. and nutrition needs. The burden of that cost has been assumed by Pakistan. and that is a fact. We cannot Just disregard that particular piece of evidence. While it does not overturn our concern about nuclear proliferation. we should not avoid the fact that that is going on. It occurs. as we all know. The refugees are created directly as a result of the Soviet invasion. Our colleague from Louisiana hit that point very well. It was only a few months ago that that was a major issue.
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