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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. GLENN THOMPSON
of pennsylvania
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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ambassador Cindy McCain who retired earlier this month as Executive Director of the World Food Programme.
through periods of international need and provided support to countless men, women, and children.
During her three years at the helm of the U.N. Agency, she helped strengthen the organization's ability to respond to global crises and ensure life-saving assistance reached our most vulnerable communities.
Programme, it is important to underscore that its work is not only vital to global food security but has helped support American agriculture.
a longstanding partnership. Ambassador McCain understood the importance of this relationship and strengthened that connection, ensuring global humanitarian efforts remain closely linked to our Nation's agriculture industry. American farmers and producers play a vital role in helping feed the world, and food assistance programs supported by the World Food Programme help deliver American-grown commodities to communities facing hunger and instability.
rural economies here at home. This collaboration between the World Food Programme and American farmers provides a reliable and consistent market for our Nation's producers, helping stabilize commodity prices and support livelihoods across the country. In doing so, it strengthens individual farm operations as well as the broader rural economies that depend on agriculture.
relationships and open international markets. Our farmers who deliver high-quality American products to communities worldwide, help lay the foundation for future trade, establishing economic partnerships that will benefit U.S. agriculture for years to come.
tirelessly to feed not only their neighbors but those in need across the world. Our farmers strengthen our economy while helping others.
Mr. Speaker, I applaud Ambassador McCain for her commitment to addressing global hunger and helping support American farmers. On behalf of a grateful Nation, I thank Ambassador McCain for her leadership. May God Bless her and may God bless the United States of America.