President. the House conferees refused to discuss numerous Senate provisions that they considered relevant to foreign assistance or to legislation in the Jurisdiction of committees other than Foreign Affairs. As a result. many important provisions had to be stripped from this bill. including those relating to Taiwan. Armenia. the environment. and refugee protection. which I considered extremely important. On the other hand. I have a certain sympathy for the House viewpoint. This bill is not the appropriate forum to address immigration issues or foreign aid issues. I would hope that early next year the Senate will take up the foreign assistance bill so that legislation can be accomplished in the regular order. I would also hope that. in the future.
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