I was disappointed that the administration did not seek robust funding for the fledgling democracy in Liberia and the critical 52. Pt. 8 10847 transition in Haiti. The funding added by Congressan additional $50 million for Liberia and $20 million for Haitimwill provide critical shortterm support to meet refugee and humanitarian needs as well as help to stabilize these countries during the initial months of their transitions. I regret that our conference allocation only allowed us to maintain half of the $100 million for Jordan that was passed by the Senate. Jordan has been a steadfast and important ally in the war on terror. as was cleary demonstrated by the assistance of Jordanian intelligence in the targeting of Abu Musab alZarqawi.