I think. to create greater instability. certainly greater suffering. and very. very significantly. huge dislocation of the population of that region. Taking advantage of the tremendous changes that have occurred in Central America over the last 2 years. this legislation places the focus of our policy where it ought to be: on building the social and economic foundation that is the absolute prerequisite to any kind of longterm stability in the region. One of the most immediate needs is to begin dealing with the refugee and the displaced persons problems that have come about precisely as a result of the civil conflict and economic decline in the region. which have come about. partly as a consequence of our policies up until this point in time. All we have to do is look at what has occurred in the wake of the Persian Gulf war to see the necessity of addressing this kind of concern. I think the bill of the distinguished Senator from North Carolina is correct to establish as a priority a policy that we will support. participate in. and contribute to the United Nations Development Programs plan for the reintegration of the displaced persons and refugee population. for the creation of employment opportunities for 49059 095 Vol. 137 (Pt. 8) 14 those people. and for the establishment of a system that will ensure adequate food and health facilities for the poor. This legislation also recognizes that longterm stability in the region will not be achieved without international economic support for the recovery and development that is so necessary. Particularly given the increasing interdependence among nations. it is in the interest of the United States and other developed countries to join in providing that kind of support.