We really need to put all the effort we can into our diplomacy. I think. as I have said. the Russians may have a key role to play. Second. we must keep uppermost in our mind that a humanitarian disaster of historic proportions is unfolding in refugee camps throughout the region. The American people have been horrified by the situation in Kosovo and are anxious to help. Now is not the time for the U.S. Government to be parsimonious about our humanitarian assistance. The lives and wellbeing of the Kosovars was at the crux of why we entered this crisis in the first place. I believe we may need to bolster the current funding request by several hundred million dollars to provide the aid that will be needed by international aid organizations. the religious community. and others deeply involved in the refugee effort. If it turns out that it is not necessary. we can return the funds to the Treasury. But we should authorize more now. anticipating that we and other NATO allies who will share this burden will be called upon to do much more in the coming months. Medical supplies. food. basic shelter. blankets. skilled physicians and trauma specialists to aid the refugees. longerterm economic development. and relocation aid all will be critical to relieving this crisis. Third. on the conduct of the military campaign. we must remember that NATO forces undertook this bombing campaign to stop the slaughter and protect those living in Kosovo. Let me repeat that.
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