It is incumbent upon the United States and our allies to act swiftly and generously to overcome the specter of starvation for so many innocent people. The measure before us would appropriate a total of $880 million for African famine relief efforts. The funds would be used to pay for food. transportation. and disaster assistance. Unless we show compassion and vote for H.R. 1239. millions of people will die from starvation. Mr. Chairman. the starving. dying faces of millions of Africans continue to receive front page coverage in the media. My heart pours out to the parents of dying children. the homeless refugees. and the pround but suffering people of Ethiopia. Sudan. Mozambique. and other African nations.
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