The danger from large numbers of deaths due to epidemics like cholera is ever present. I believe that it is possible to prevent the tragedy from developing into the African equivalent of Cambodia. There is a willingness on the part of Somalia to help the refugees. They are welcomed. not turned away by pirates or at gunpoint. Prompt effective relief in the form of food and medicine should insure that a vast majority of the refugees. although homeless. will still survive. Several steps are being taken to assist Somalia. First. I am pleased to learn that the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa. under the chairmanship of Congressman STEPHEN SoLARz. will conduct hearings on the refugee problem in Africa and the Somali situation in particular. I believe these hearings will help to prompt emergency relief for Somalia. Next.
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