As we have seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the Southeast Asian tsunami. the depth and breadth of American giving is unsurpassed. Our dedication goes far beyond natural disasters. however. In each of our communities we have seen families reaching out by sending care packages to our troops. or donating school supplies for Iraqi children. or giving to refugee relief organizations. With the support of the Congress. the U.S. government is beginning to follow the path of the American people. Instead of a foreign policy balanced on the tip of a gun. some U.S. programs are reaching out to the people on the ground.