Jim Matheson: “I am grateful today for the opportunity to speak on a topic that is important to all Americans. The issue of hunger in…”

“I am grateful today for the opportunity to speak on a topic that is important to all Americans. The issue of hunger in sub-Saharan Africa strikes at the very core of our nation's values. The current situation in this part of the world is both alarming and poignant. Many of the people in this region suffer from disease, mal-nutrition, and hunger. The suffering of so many is attributed to the lack of such basic needs as food and adequate shelter which makes the situation all the more disturbing. Currently the American people are focused on overcoming recent tragedy and forging new roads toward progress and prosperity. The humanity and compassion that the people of this nation have displayed transcends geographical borders. As noted in H. Con. Res. 102, the majority of Americans want to see the United States, along with the rest of the world, join together in a concerted effort to alleviate world hunger. As the United States leads the world into the twenty-first century, we must ensure that we leave no one behind.”