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FEBRUARY 21, 1968

CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY H.R. 15263, AS

INTRODUCED

For the information of the members of the committee, changes in existing law made by H.R. 15263, as introduced, are shown as follows (existing law proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new matter is printed in italic, existing law in which no change is proposed is shown in roman):

THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961, AS AMENDED AN ACT To promote the foreign policy, security, and general welfare of the United States by assisting peoples of the world in their efforts toward economic development and internal and external security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as "The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961".

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CHAPTER 1-POLICY

SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.- *** [Repealed-1963]

SEC. 102. STATEMENT OF POLICY.-The Congress declares that the freedom, security, and prosperity of the United States are best sustained in a community of free, secure, and prospering nations. In particular, the Congress recognizes the threat to world peace posed by aggression and subversion wherever they occur, and that ignorance, want, and despair breed the extremism and violence which lead to aggression and subversion. The Congress declares therefore that it is not only expressive of our sense of freedom, justice, and compassion but also important to our national security that the United States, through private as well as public efforts, assist the people of less developed countries in their efforts to acquire the knowledge and resources essential for development and to build the economic, political, and social institutions which will meet their aspirations for a better life, with freedom, and in peace.

In addition, the Congress declares that it is the policy of the United States to support the principles of increased economic cooperation and trade among countries, freedom of the press, information, and religion, freedom of navigation in international waterways, and recognition of the right of all private persons to travel and pursue their lawful activities without discrimination as to race or religion. The Congress further declares that any distinction made by foreign nations between American citizens because of race, color, or religion in the granting of, or the exercise of, personal or other rights available to American citizens is repugnant to our principles.

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The Congress further declares that to achieve the objectives of this Act, programs authorized by this Act should be carried out in accordance with the following principles:

First, development is primarily the responsibility of the people of the less developed countries themselves. Assistance from the United States shall be used in support of, rather than substitution for, the self-help efforts that are essential to successful development programs, and shall be concentrated in those countries that take positive steps to help themselves. Maximum effort shall be made, in the administration of this Act, to stimulate the involvement of the people in the development process through the encouragement of democratic participation in private and local governmental activities and institution-building appropriate to the requirements of the recipient nations.

Second, the tasks of successful development in some instances require the active involvement and cooperation of many countries on a multilateral basis. Therefore, to the maximum extent practicable, other countries shall be encouraged to increase their contributions to development programs and projects so that the cost of such common undertakings, which are for the benefit of all, may be shared equitably by all.

Third, assistance shall be utilized to encourage regional cooperation by less developed countries in the solution of common problems and the development of shared resources.

Fourth, the first objects of assistance shall be to support the efforts of less developed countries to meet the fundamental needs of their peoples for sufficient food, good health, home ownership and decent housing, and the opportunity to gain the basic knowledge and skills required to make their own way forward to a brighter future. In supporting these objectives, particular emphasis shall be placed on utilization of resources for food production and voluntary family planning. Fifth, assistance shall wherever practicable be constituted of United States commodities and services furnished in a manner consistent with other efforts of the United States to improve its balance of payments position.

Sixth, assistance shall be furnished in such a manner as to promote efficiency and economy in operations so that the United States obtains maximum possible effectiveness for each dollar spent.

Seventh, to the maximum extent practicable, the furnishing of agricultural commodities, disposal of excess property, and United States payments to international lending institutions, undertaken pursuant to this or any other Act, shall complement and be coordinated with assistance provided under this part.

It is the sense of the Congress that every effort must be made to obtain a permanent peace in the Middle East. To help promote that objective, the United States should encourage, as part of pacific settlement, direct talks among the parties concerned, using such third party or United Nations assistance as they may wish. To this end, the President should undertake immediately (1) a thorough review of the needs of the several countries of that area, and (2) a reevaluation of United States policies aimed at helping meet those needs and securing a permanent peace in the area.

It is further the sense of the Congress that in any case in which any foreign country has severed diplomatic relations with the United States, the President should suspend assistance to such country under

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