The office will provide a vital service to the Secretary General. It will gather information from public sources to enhance his ability to resolve conflicts and to preserve peace and security. Specifically. the office is designed to help the Secretary General by improving the early warning system and improving the effectiveness of diplomacy. to collect political information and prepare sound analysis. to conduct research and draft speeches. statements and reports. and to monitor factors related to possible refugee flows and comparable emergencies. Mr. Speaker. as chairman of the House Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations which has jurisdiction over the United Nations.