But immediate food aid. as important as it is. is not enough. Money is needed for medical care. clothing. blankets. and other emergency aid for those suffering from the famine. So. also. is money for longterm development programs. refugee aid. food transportation. and food storage. In each of these areas. my colleagues in the House have seen fit to be more generous than the President would have us be. And. given the political situation in a number of African countries. we must do all that we can to ensure that food provided is received by all those in need. not Just those who subscribe to the political ideology of the ruling leaders.