The debate was a healthy one. and reflects a growing concern among many Americans over our national priorities and the level of resources being allocated for military purposes. Similarly. there is also a growing public and congressional debate over other aspects of our foreign policyincluding people problems around the globe. What are Americas responsibilities in helping to meet refugee and other humanitarian emergencies? How do we help meet the silent crisis now facing millions of men and women and childrenwho stand on the brink of starvation and death in Somalia. and Ethiopia. and Bangladesh. and Haiti? How can we better respond to the nagging problems of world hunger and malnutrition and disease?