The Senate. on the other hand. had earmarked over 60 percent of the funds in their version of this bill. As our colleagues can imagine. the conference was lively. I am pleased that the conference agreement before us today contains an equitable resolution of the earmark discrepancy. This conference report earmarks only earmarks which I support. resolution of the funds critical to the Middle East peace process. foreign assistance for Israel and Egypt. and needed refugee assistance in Israel. and a small pool of funds designed to promote the reunification of Cyprus. The conference report also contains funding critical to our global future. The aid to the former Soviet Republics is a sound investment in global security.