Mr. Chairman. I rise in support of this amendment. Mr. Chairman. these are grave times for the people of Afghanistan. Five million of them serve a tenuous existence in refugee camps in Pakistan and Iran. Many millions more face the daily terror of Soviet Army atrocities on their native soil. The amendment offered by the gentleman from California is well considered and I offer my support for its passage today. Since November 1984 the United States has provided $6 million for humanitarian assistance. while the need for medical and food assistance has become more critical. There is danger of a famine of horrendous proportions this winter in Afghanistan.