I suggest that these delicate matters be handled preliminarily with discussions with our allies. In Israelas I said. I was there when the news brokethey face enormous additional costs as a result of the immigration of Soviet Jews. We know that there has been a sharp limitation in our own immigration policies. so that Soviet Jews are not able to come to the United States. which most would prefer. But instead. they are being taken by the State of Israel. and Israel is doing a favor to many. to the world really. but certainly to the United States. where there is considerable sentiment about having Soviet Jews come to this country. That is a subject which was debated very extensively last year in the immigration bill. I know my time is growing to a close. and I thank my distinguished colleague from Vermont for yielding. because he was about to speak. I think this is a very. very sensitive issue. and the other two countries on the list. the Philippines and Turkey. are both good friends.
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