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 96 STAT. 294

PUBLIC LAW 97-241—AUG. 24, 1982 ing the notes (and any accrued interest thereon) which were assumed in the operation of the informational media guaranty program under this section and which were outstanding on the date of enactment of this paragraph.". INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES AND NATIONAL SECURITY

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SEC. 305. (a) The Congress finds that— (1) United States Government sponsorship of international exchange-of-persons activities has, during the postwar era, contributed significantly to United States national security interests; (2) during the 1970's, while United States programs declined dramatically, Soviet exchange-of-persons activities increased steadily in pace with the Soviet military buildup; (3) as a consequence of these two trends, Soviet exchange-ofpersons programs now far exceed those sponsored by the United States Government and thereby provide the Soviet Union an important means of extending its worldwide influence; (4) the importance of competing effectively in this area is reflected in the efforts of major United States allies, whose programs also represent far greater emphasis on exchange-ofpersons activities than is demonstrated by the current United States effort; and (5) with the availability of increased resources, the United States exchange-of-persons program could be greatly strengthened, both qualitatively and quantitatively. (b) It is therefore the sense of the Congress that— (1) United States exchange-of-persons activities should be strengthened; (2) the allocation of resources necessary to accomplish this improvement would constitute a highly cost-effective means of enhancing the United States national security; and (3) because of the integral and continuing national security role of exchange-of-persons programs, such activities should be accorded a dependable source of long-term funding. (c) The amount obligated by the United States Information Agency each fiscal year for grants for exchange-of-persons activities shall be increased, through regular annual increases, so that by the fiscal year 1986 the amount obligated for such grants is at least double (in terms of constant dollars) the amount obligated for such grants for the fiscal year 1982. (d)(1) In furtherance of the purposes of subsection (c), the Congress directs that of the amount appropriated for the United States Information Agency for the fiscal year 1983— (A) $84,256,000 shall be available only for grants for the Fulbright Academic Exchange Programs and the International Visitor Program; and (B) $3,248,000 shall be available only for grants for the Humphrey Fellowship Program; and (C) $8,906,000 shall be available only for grants to private, notfor-profit organizations engaging in exchange-of-persons programs; subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection. (2) If the amount appropriated for the United States Information Agency for the fiscal year 1983 is less than the amount authorized for the fiscal year 1983, then the amounts specified in subpara-

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