Section 2217, Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, 271, as added Pub. L. 89–583, pt. I, 106, Sept. 19, 1966, 80 Stat. 799, set forth sense of Congress that acceleration of social and economic progress would be served by an expanded effort by countries of southeast Asia and other interested countries in cooperative programs. Section 2217a, Pub. L. 87–195, pt. I, 272, as added Pub. L. 89–583, pt. I, 106, Sept. 19, 1966, 80 Stat. 800, related to a number of criteria to be taken into account in providing assistance under the Southeast Asia Multilateral and Regional Programs.