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into the U.S. each year. General Chapman agreed in principle (Tab C)
to the State program but only on the condition that the U.S. contribution
be part of a genuine international effort in which a number of other
countrica take "boat case" refugees as well.
A significant international program now exists. Sadruddin Khan, the
UNHCR, wrote to Secretary Kissinger November 26 (Tab D) assuring
him that many other countries are now contributing to this resettlement
program. Sadruddin indicated that since July 1 of this year 11 countries
have accepted, 912 "boat" people of which 523 were taken by countries
other than the U.S. The UNHCR also wrote that he understanda "informally"
that France will continue to assist approximately 1000 people per month
and that Switzerland and Australia have also pledged to accept specific
numbers of refugees, including "boat people.' Canada, the FRG,
the
Netherlands, Norway, and Belgium have also taken some "boat case"
people since June 30. Prior to that date, over 1500 "boat people" were
accepted by countries other than the U.S. (See summary at Tab E.)
Based on Sadruddin's letter, Jim Wilson, the President's Coordinator
for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, wrote to Chapman December 10
(Tab F) urging him to immediately make available the 100 conditional
entry numbera per month so that we can assist these "boat case" refugees.
"
Necessary Actions
The "boat case" refugees represent the last major problem within
President Ford's program to assist refugees from Indochina. After
all of our earlier efforts, it would seem highly appropriate that we now
take the steps necessary to resolve this final problem and allow the
President to leave office with this humanitarian endeavor fully
accomplished.
We are concerned that Chapman may balk at the State Department request
and therefore I urge you to phone him on Monday, December 13, and
stresa your strong support for the State Department request. Wilson
sent his letter to Chapman on Friday, December 10, and we would expect
that Chapman would make his decision sometime on the 13th. Therefore,
it is important that your call reach him prior to his making any final
determination.
FORD
ONE &
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