The Reagan administration budget has been wholly inadequate in this regard. but the Fauntroy amendment trims unneeded arms sales to provide for a $300 million increase in development aid. Africa is a region already troubled by military conflict and disputes. Half of the worlds refugees are Africannumbering more than 4 million. These tragic individuals. mostly women and children. have been displaced by turmoil. wars. and famine. These plagues will only be fueled by the massive transfer of arms to Africa. The Fauntroy amendment will augment longterm programs to help resettle African refugees. and meet their continuing need for food. medical supplies. and the barest necessities of life. Some of my colleagues might scoff at these concerns as being too distant from the daily lives of most Americans. Africa and America are separated by thousands of miles. but we are not isolated from the problems they face.
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