Congressman Mickey Edwards to Participate in Presidential Mission to South America Discussing International Financial Situation, 1983-03-21

Oklahoma Congressman Mickey Edwards will participate in a Presidential mission to South America during the Easter Congressional recess to discuss the international financial situation. Edwards, who is critical of foreign aid programs, has concerns about the Administration's proposal to increase the U.S. financial contribution to the International Monetary Fund. He believes that the international debt situation needs to be brought under control to prevent a potential financial disaster. Edwards wants to ensure that any U.S. contributions to the IMF will benefit the U.S. and that austerity measures are being taken in borrowing nations.