Political Quotes

“I would like to again compliment you and Senator Shelby. You always deliver. You always seem to be able to do things that other people can't do at a time when we need you to deliver for the body and the country. Mr. President, I would like to have printed in the Record an article, ``UN food aid chief fears for Africa, Mideast amid new crises,'' and a U.S. Global Leadership Coalition letter, dated March 5, 2020. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: UN Food Aid Chief Fears for Africa, Mideast Amid New Crises [March 5, 2020] Amman, Jordan (AP)--The head of the U.N.'s food aid agency warned of ``absolute devastation'' in Africa and parts of the Middle East in coming months if wealthier nations grappling with an economic downturn linked to the new coronavirus don't step up aid efforts in countries in need. David Beasley, head of the World Food Program, told The Associated Press that the convergence of several crises could further destabilize conflict-scarred regions. ``If the corona virus continues to create panic around the world, and there is an economic downturn, I have been telling the European leaders, and leaders around the world, you don't have enough money set aside to address the needs in Africa, East Africa, West Africa, in the Middle East right now,'' Beasley said during an interview in Jordan late Wednesday, after a visit to Syria.…”