I fully support the proposals to provide an additional $701.5 million for emergency famine relief. Of this total. $526.5 million is earmarked for food aid and transportaiton costs. An additional $137.5 million is earmarked for emergency shelter. land rehabilitation. and refugee assistance programs. marking the beginning of U.S. efforts to prevent similar disasters in years to come. Aside from emergency relief efforts. the United States must provide the wherewithal for the proud people of Africaseeds. tools. and technical helpfor them to grow their own food and become selfsufficient as they have been for centuries. I pledge my efforts to working for legislation that will meet the longterm development needs of Africa.e