These measures reflect the determination of the conference to protect and assist American export businesses to have a more level playing field in competition with governmentaided foreign exporters. In other actions in general provisions under title V. the conferees agreed to continue strong United States support to the Afghan people in their struggle for freedom and independence. The conferees provided $70 million in bilateral humanitarian assistance for Afghan refugees. and a contribution of $13.5 million for a new Afghan Emergency Trust Fund under the auspices of the United Nations aimed at helping Afghan refugees return to their homes after peace is finally achieved. This means not less than $83.5 million will be available to assist the Afghan people cope with the ravages of this cruel war. In addition. the conferees agreed to direct AID to provide not less than $50 million for the immunization of children. and to require that at least $200 million be spent on child survival activities worldwide. The conferees are determined that a major effort shall be made to attain the goal of universal child immunization. Further. as part of the global effort to curb the drug trade. the conferees agreed to provide the President with new authority under section 506(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act to draw on up to $75 million in defense equipment and services specifically to assist in counternarcotics activities. humanitarian needs. and refugee assistance. This authority is separate from and in addition to existing authority the President has to use up to $75 million in defense stocks and services in emergency situations requiring military assistance. The conferees believe this will give the President new means to combat the scourge of drugs.
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