[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E872]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE McGOVERN-DOLE INTERNATIONAL FOOD AID 
                                PROGRAM

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                           HON. DAVID ROUZER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 23, 2022

  Mr. ROUZER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1156--
Expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to building 
on 20 years of success of the George McGovern-Robert Dole Food for 
Education and Child Nutrition Program.
  During the past two decades, McGovern-Dole has provided more than 5 
and a half billion school meals benefitting over 31 million school-age 
children and their communities.
  I have seen this program in action--and it is a special sight to see. 
When I joined the then Chairman of the Agriculture Committee Mike 
Conaway several years ago overseas in third world countries where food 
is scarce and extreme poverty like you cannot believe is plentiful, it 
is obvious to see how imperative a nutritious meal is to a child's 
survival. Just as important, the McGovern-Dole program also provides an 
opportunity to learn, laying the foundation for an improved life and 
achievement. For many of these children from very poor means, the meal 
provided through this program at school is their only good meal of the 
day.
  It is also important to recognize the support of American 
agricultural producers who make this program possible. America's farm 
families have produced more than 1.3 million metric tons of U.S. 
commodities for donation, doing their part in reducing hunger and 
improving primary education in countries around the globe.
  Congress must continue to lead by example in tackling hunger and 
poverty around the world for years to come. These efforts not only help 
feed those who cannot help themselves, but it builds good-will and 
provides hope for the future for so many searching for it. Many laws 
have been passed by this chamber, but none have been more impactful to 
the lives of so many children who desperately need the help.
  Madam Speaker, I'm proud to support this resolution expressing 
Congress' commitment to carrying on the success of this program along 
with the great legacies of Ambassador McGovern and Senator Bob Dole.

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