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fourth, to the extent possible, criteria for selection
should be liberalized.
We should also provide equal
opportunity for beat and land cases.
fifth, the pace of resettlement has an influence OIL
asylum policy in the region and the development of
local pessibilities. We would urge greater speed in
processing and movement onwards. Nothing is more
frustrating for the refugces than to wait insecurely
for departure.
sixth, our programmes in the region need your Governments'
continuing understanding and support as wc search for
durable solutions. We cannot adequately express cur
thanks fo those who have contributed financially and
offered resettlement so generously so far.
We would urge
On our side,
you to continue in this noble undertaking.
we fully appreciate the need to wider. understanding and
support for our efforts so that there is a more
equitable sharing of the burden.
Unfortunately, it is
already clear to us that our initial target of $18.26 million
for 1978, is now grossly inadequate. We now know that
we shall need some $10 million more for 1978.
May I thank you, once again, for your presence here today. It!
has given me an opportunity to share my impressions with you and to
hear your views. There is no greater stimulant in our work than to
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meet refugees personally.
This I have done throughout this mission.
I am reminded, as I speak, of the group in Pulau Besar. One of them
said, on behalf of the others, "To reach these chores, we had to
leave behind cur country and all we ever had. Some of us are
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