And it continues to receive the unqualified support of the American people. This years bill contains a number of special categories to cover known disaster areas such as West Africa and Indochina. The major portion of American relief assistance for unforeseen catastrophes is. however. authorized by section 451 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. the section entitled "Contingency Fund." Describing this fund in its "Program Presentation to Congress" booklet. the Agency for International Development said the following: The need to have funds available is illustrated oy such recent emergencies as relief for the victims of the Nicaragua earthquake and aid for refugees in southern Sudan. In such circumstances. it is imperative that the United States be able to respord quickly and effectively and. in an international context. to encourage positive action on the part -of other donors. No one would argue with the principle espoused in this statement.
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