Tribute to Jewish and other religious groups which aided in the distribution overseas of 155, 000, 000 pounds of American surplus food during the year ending April 30, 1954, was paid here today by Rep. Walter H. Judd, of Minnesota. Rep. Judd called the attention of Congress to a statement by Moses A. Leavitt, executive vice-chairman of the Joint Distribution Committee and chairman of the American Council of Voluntary Agencies.
Mr. Leavitt said in this statement that “the successful pattern for free distribution of our surpluses” set by this experience, the careful carrying out of our programs in such manner as to preclude unfavorable effect on the economies of the recipient peoples, and the response of the American people, particularly through their religious institutions, to further this achievement of true compassion and brotherhood are guideposts clearly marking the way for the greatly enhanced free distribution of our surpluses now being contemplated by the Congress.”
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