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Smith Defends |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Vice-Chairman of the House International Relations Committee spoke today on the House floor defending the $10.8 million earmark for the “The International Fund for Since the inception of the IFI, the This is a tangible success in our struggle to end the conditions of despair and hopelessness which are the breeding grounds for terrorism. Earlier in this Congress, and also in the 108th Congress, the House passed my legislation (HR 2601 and HR 1208 respectively) reauthorizing the program at more than $20 million and urging the Fund to shift its focus from primarily economic programs to those that have a greater emphasis on peace and reconciliation. I am pleased to say, the Fund has responded. Under the leadership of its new Chairman, Denis Rooney, the IFI released a Strategic Framework of Action 2006-2010 which strongly emphasizes cross community and reconciliation programs. The strategic plan also puts in place an exit strategy in which the Fund will wind down its reliance on international support. With this comprehensive strategic plan in place, the | ||
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For Immediate Release: June 9, 2006 Contact: Ryan Goodwin (202) 225-3765 |
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