President. a decade ago. the world witnessed the killing fields of Cambodia. Todays headlines portray the grim reality of the killing sands of Iraq. All of us have been appalled by the scenes of tragedy among the Kurdish refugees In the north. and the Shiite refugees in the south. So many of these helpless peoplewomen. children. the elderly--are victims. not of war or rebellion. but of Saddam Husseins genocidal persecution of his political opponents. As a humane and caring people. we Americans join all civilized people In crying out for an end to the killing. We Join with other nations. and people. in providing assistance to the displaced and endangered hundreds of thousands now crowding Iraqs northern and southern borders. I commend the President for his decision to provide $11 million In emergency relief for this massive new population of refugees. In particular. the use of airdrops is an appropriate response to this true emergency. and sends exactly the right kind of visible message of our concern. It Is my understanding that the President will also take additional steps to respond to the needs of the refugees. At the same time. I also believe the President has made the right decision In resisting the urging of some for a unilateral military intervention in this complex and tragic situation.
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