I rise today to praise the accomplishments of the Olympic Solidarity Program and its partnership with the Savannah International Training Center. the only recognized athletic training venue in the United States whose athletes are funded by the International Olympic Committee. This scholarship program has brought athletes from Africa and South America to Georgia. continuing the spirit of the 1996 International Olympic games by giving opportunities to athletes from developing countries. The Savannah International Training Center is the largest Solidarity Training Center in the world. The Solidarity Program provides athletes with funds for room and board. education. visas. transportation and training costs. In June 1996. 25 Olympic Solidarity Athletes arrived in Georgia from countries such as Zimbabwe. Rwanda. and Colombia to participate in the outstanding track and field program.