We should not support the shameful forced repatriation of our allies who fought by our side during the Vietnam war. The gentlemans amendment would permit our Nation to end that period with honor and dignity. The American Overseas Interest Act does not require one extra penny to be spent nor would it increase the number of refugees admitted to the United States. It merely disassociates the United States with sending people back to Vietnam and Laos who have genuine refugee claims because they fought with us during the war. It is not accurate to speculate that it is safe for our allies to return to Vietnam and Laos. The U.N. repatriation monitoring process in place in Vietnam and Laos are run by Vietnamese and Laotian citizens hired in coordination with those Governments.
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