This legislation is consistent with the Budget Enforcement Act caps for function 150. the international affairs function. for fiscal year 1992. The bill authorizes $4.311.433.000 for fiscal year 1992 for the Department of State. It provides for full repayment over the next 4 fiscal years of arrearages. in line with the Presidents commitment to repay all arrearages. In recognition of the enormous and pressing refugee needs worldwide. the bill authorizes $630 million for refugee assistance for fiscal year 1992. an increase of $140 million over the administrations request. The bill authorizes $1.086.670.500 for USIA for fiscal year 1992. As one who has long been an advocate of exchanges as a means of improving international understanding.