However. these great changes do not imply that the challenges faced by the Middle East or the Philippines Islands have also faded. In fact. these regions of the world are facing new and tougher difficulties which threaten the stability and security of their nations. In Israel. strategic concerns are further complicated by the economic problem of resettling the many Soviet Jewish refugees now coming to their country. Any cuts in our foreign assistance program should be made thoughtfully and specifically and not through broad slashes which can shift the balance of power In strategically important areas such as the Middle East. Instead. cuts in foreign assistanceor in any Federal fundingshould be made on a casebycase basis which reflects the complexities involved.
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