I have seen the results of the program. and I pay tribute tonight to the great voluntary agencies for the wonderful. marvelous work they have been doing in terms of human welfare. Franklin Clark Fry. president of the Lutheran World Relief. which has distributed supplementary food to more than 1.465.000 people in all parts of the world. commented: By demonstrating their concern for the victims of war and other disasters through the Governmentdonated surplus commodities program carried on by the voluntary agencies. the American people are helping the indigenous governments to see and help the unfortunate among their citizens. It would be wrong for us to leave refugees and other needy persons crushed. abandoned. hungry while we have the means to alleviate some of their suffering. It is right for us to share our blessing of abundance with the victims of want. Hannah L. Goldberg. executive director of Hadassah. the Womens Zionist Organization of America. wrote to me: We are convinced that the generous gifts of surplus food commodities by the United States has created much goodwill for the United States In Israel and in those areas of the world which benefited from such gifts. Israel. during recent years has absorbed large numbers of immigrants many of whom were in poor physical condition. The surplus food products were utilized to supplement the inadequate diet of these immigrants and other needy persons in Israel. From our experience with the program we believe that its good effects could be immeasurably increased by giving the program a greater and assured continuity with longterm planning. Every day of this year.
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