Nancy Kassebaum: “I recently received a copy of a speech delivered February 3 by Brian Atwood, Director of the Agency for International…”

“I recently received a copy of a speech delivered February 3 by Brian Atwood, Director of the Agency for International Development. He outlines several thoughts on directions for U.S. assistance in Africa. In light of the current debate over U.S. foreign assistance programs in general, and particularly in Africa, I thought my colleagues would find Mr. Atwood's comments useful. I ask that the text of Mr. Atwood's remarks be included in the Record at this point. There being no objection, the remarks were ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Remarks of J. Brian Atwood, Summit on Africa Aid I am pleased to be with you today as President Clinton's representative. I understand that the President has issued a statement that was shared with you. As you heard, it underscores the abiding commitment of this Administration to Africa. From time to time American ballot boxes produce what are called revolutions. We know about the revolution sparked by the Voting Rights Act. Franklin Roosevelt's election created a revolution. So did Ronald Reagan's. We are in the early stages of a revolution in Washington today. And, as in every other time in our history, good can emerge from the changes this revolution brings. Congressional reform--the streamlining of the institution, the increased transparency, open rules--this is all long overdue. A Gore-Gingrich collaboration to reinvent government is something the American people welcome.…”