Although we only received the Presidents budget request for emergency supplemental aid for Africa on February 4. hearings were held and a bipartisan consensus achieved expeditiously as a result of their efforts. We can all be proud of their leadership. This bill is an appropriate response to the dimensions of the immediate food crisis that many Africans face. It would provide $480 million in additional food aid to meet emergency needs in Africa during the next 7 months. In addition. the bill would provide $175 million in related nonfood disaster and refugee assistance. Finally. it establishes a $225 million reserve to meet any additional food needs beyond those already identified. That reserve would remain available for use through September 30. 1986.