Patrick Leahy: “Today we introduce the George McGovern- Robert Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Act of 2001.…”

“Today we introduce the George McGovern- Robert Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Act of 2001. This is a momentous day for needy children around the world. And it is America's opportunity to embark on a bold venture that can have unexpected benefits, and advance world peace and understanding. The name of our legislation honors two great leaders, and two great friends, Ambassador George McGovern and Senator Bob Dole. It was a privilege for me to serve on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee with both of them for many years. I have known both of them for years and they know that each hungry child is an empty promise. Nutrition is the key not only to health but to education and economic progress in many developing societies. This initiative taps America's agricultural bounty to become a catalyst for real and lasting change in many struggling nations. This bill can literally change the world.”