Mr. Speaker. I rise today to not only acknowledge and commend the Congress support for the Iraqi refugees but to also remind my fellow members of the questions that still remain about the political future of this dangerous situation. There is no question In any of our minds that what the Kurdish and Shiite refugees need at this very minute is the food. shelter and security that our forces and our efforts are providing. This aid will cement our support to stop the slaughter by the Iraqi troops of these refugees. These brave citizens of the new world order answered the call to arms to overthrow the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein. As the Iraqi troops reorganized. these patriots of their cause. their wives and their children were murdered for standing up for freedom In Iraq. In the mountains of the Turkish and Iranian border. we are now faced with the prospect of over 3 million refugees. forced out of their towns and villages In order that they could protect their families and their future from complete eradication by Saddam Hussein. The aid ve are providing will stop the 500 to 1.000 men. women. and children who were dying every day. Yet. much will be left to do.
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