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(g) This section shall not be construed as a commitment by the United States to Laos for its defense. P O P U L A T I O N, NARCOTICS, INTERNATIONAL H U M A N I T A R I A N A N D REGIONAL PROGRAMS

SEC. 41. Part V of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section: 22 USC 2 4 3 5. "SEC. 806. Population, Narcotics, International Humanitarian and Regional Programs.—The provisions of sections 36(c), 38, 39, and 40 Ante, pp. 1807, of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1974 shall not apply to: (1) funds 1808, 1810, 1811. obligated for purposes of title X of chapter 2 of part I (programs 22 USC 2219. relating to population growth); (2) funds made available under sec22 USC 2291a. tion 482 (programs relating to narcotics control); (3) funds made available for humanitarian assistance through international organizations; or (4) funds obligated for regional programs." ASSISTANCE

TO THE

MIDDLE

EAST

SEC. 42. The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new part: "PART VI 22 USC 2441,

22 USC 2442. 22 USC 2311.

22 USC 2346.

22 USC 2771,

22 USC 2443.

"SEC. 901. Statement of Policy.—The Congress recognizes that a peaceful and lasting resolution of the divisive issues that have contributed to tension and conflict between nations in the Middle East is essential to the security of the United States and the cause of world peace. The Congress declares and finds that the United States can and should play a constructive role in securing a just and durable peace in the Middle East by facilitating increased understanding between the Arab nations and Israel, and by assisting the nations in the area in their efforts to achieve economic progress and political stability, which are the essential foundations for a just and durable peace. I t is the sense of Congress that United States assistance programs in the Middle East should be designated to promote mutual respect and security among the nations in the area and to foster a climate conducive to increased economic development, thereby contributing to a community of free, secure, and prospering nations in the Middle East. " I t is further the sense of Congress that none of the funds authorized by this Act should be provided to any nation which denies its citizens the right or opportunity to emigrate. "SEC. 902. Allocations.— (a) Of the funds appropriated to carry out chapter 2 of part II of this Act during the fiscal year 1975, not to exceed $100,000,000 may be made available for military assistance in the Middle East. " (b) Of the funds appropriated to carry out chapter 4 of part II of this Act during the fiscal year 1975, not to exceed $652,000,000 may be made available for security supporting assistance in the Middle East. "(c) Of the aggregate ceiling on credits and guaranties established by section 31(b) of the Foreign Military Sales Act during the fiscal year 1975, not to exceed $330,000,000 shall be available for countries in the Middle East. "SEC. 903. (a) Special Requirements Fund.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the President for the fiscal year 1975 not to exceed $100,000,000 to furnish assistance under part I of this Act to meet special requirements arising from time to time in carrying out the purposes of this part, in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes. The funds authorized to be appropriated by this section shall

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