This is the first down payment on a multiyear program. I spoke in this chamber at greater length about the Merida Initiative yesterday. We have significantly increased funding for refugees. including Iraqi refugees. I thank Senator GREGG for helping us provide $650 million for assistance for Jordan. and I thank Senator EDWARD KENNEDY for the money included for Iraqi refugees. Thanks to Senators BIDEN and LUGAR. the bill Includes essential authority to enable the administration to help dismantle North Koreas nuclear facilities. As other Senators have mentioned. this bill also provides funds for critical domestic needs. from repairing decaying infrastructure in America to disaster relief for American victims of floods. tornadoes. and other disasters.
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