I think that the desire to respond. and to respond in a constructive and affirmative way. is overwhelming on the part of Members of the Senate. as it Is on the part of Members of the House. The measure has been reported to the Senate by a vote of 13 to 0 in the committee. This legislation provides an authorization for additional disaster and refugee assistance. It Is obviously designed to address one of the most pressing and human emergencies we have confronted in recent times. It is estimated that 150 million people in subSahara Africa. living in 24 separate countries. are facing extremely severe food shortages.