The starvation of hundreds of thousands of people in Ethiopia and other countries in subSaharan Africa is certainly one of the worst tragedies of our time. All of us have been profoundly moved by the daily reports in the news media of the suffering and death which have become rampant throughout Ethiopia. While the crisis has struck hardest in Ethiopia. it has become clear that other countries in that region of the world are also in danger as available food supplies are strained to the breaking point by a massive influx of refugees and displaced persons. The conference report which the House is considering today will provide $784 million in discretionary budget authority and $289 million In outlays for emergency famine relief and recovery. This total amount is composed of $400 million for Public Law 480food for peace-$175 million for international disaster. migration. and refugee assistance. and $225 million for emergency food reserve supplies for African famine relief. Clearly. this aid will go a long way in meeting the immediate shortterm needs of those who are starving. The American people have traditionally been very generous in their support of both public and private relief efforts.
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