Mr. President. on October 7 the Senate approved. by a margin of 63 to 33 votes. an amendment that seeks to improve the protection of refugees in Southeast Asia through improvements in camp security and living conditions. as well as through the promotion of appropriate durable solutions and an ongoing resettlement program. This amendment put the Senate on record in support of a continued humane and generous resettlement and protection program through the end of the decade. The vote demonstrates that the Senate has not succumbed to "compassion fatigue" in Southeast Asia. The Atlantic Monthlys October feature article. "The Last Bus". expounds upon the precarious situation of one Southeast Asian refugee group. the Hmong. The Hmong face a range of difficult options because they cannot repatriate safety and the Thai refuse them permanent asylum. Donald A.
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