Mr. Speaker. while we often celebrate the efforts o1 those who admirably risked their lives to protect others during the Holocaust. there remain many whose efforts have gone largely unnoticed. The American Government officials who helped create the War Refugee Board may not have put their lives in danger. but their efforts on behalf of the victims of Nazi power helped save thousands. As early as 1942. our Government had received extensive. credible information confirming the atrocities being committed against Jews and other minorities throughout Europe. In spite of these substantiated reports of Nazi instigated genocide. the United States Govemnment refused to assist those in need of our help. choosing instead to pursue a policy tantamount to acquiescence.