Whereas the Congress is particularly concerned with the continuing food problems of Africa and is supportive of the efforts being made there to reform and rationalize agricultural policies to better meet the food needs of Africans. Whereas the United States. as the largest producer and trader of food in the world. has a key role to play in assisting countries and people to improve their ability to feed themselves. Whereas although progress has been made in reducing the incidence of hunger and malnutrition in the United States. certain groups. notably Native Americans. migrant workers. the elderly. and children. remain vulnerable to malnutrition and related diseases. Whereas the Congress Is actually aware of the paradox of enormous surplus production capacity in the United States despite the desperate need for food by people throughout the world. Whereas the United States and other countries should develop and continually evaluate national policies concerning food. farmland. and nutrition to achieve the wellbeing and protection of all people and particularly those most vulnerable to malnutrition and related diseases.