I believe these programs. properly managed. are not handouts. but prudent and costeffective investments in Americas security and prosperity as well as a conscientious and vigorous advancement of American values. Our best interests are well served in a world where nations are freed of poverty. disease. ignorance. and insecurity. Mr. President. this appropriations bill has many significant components. several of which I will comment on only briefly. This bill provides the longoverdue loan guarantees to assist the people of Israel in their efforts to absorb the massive influx of immigrants from the former Soviet Union and Ethiopia. This legislation reflects the United States desire to follow through on our decades long commitment to help free Soviet and Ethiopian Jewry from their repressive homelands. Importantly.
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