Italy and Belgium. While it was indeed disheartening to see the effects of this human tragedy up close and personal. it was reassuring to witness the dedication and selfless dedication of our troops and the humanitarian organizations operating in the region. Our troops are supporting "Operation Shining Hope." a major humanitarian effort to help the refugees. They need our additional help. Mr. Chairman. it was incomprehensible to imagine the size of this tragedy. While we are all guilty of watching CNN. the scope of this crisis is overwhelming when seen in person. In Albania there are 367.200 displaced refugees. in Macedonia 142.650 refugees. and in Montenegro 63.300 refugees. On the ground and among the refugees. I was able to interact and listen to the stories of this human tragedy. I heard first hand accounts of the systematic killing of innocent men and boys. the senseless destruction of homes. and even the brutal rape of Kosovar women.
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