Save Darfur

As the UN continues to drag its feet over the crisis in Darfur, President Bush yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to giving food, money, and other humanitarian relief efforts to the poverty stricken region of Darfur that has experienced genocide of its native African population since 2003.

"America will not turn away from this tragedy,"

proclaimed President Bush in speech delivered yesterday. Bush also sent Secretary of State Rice to the UN to continue to pressure the organization to take the initiative in resolving the conflict. While the U.S. is by far the largest contributor of food and aid to this region, we simply cannot provide for the 20,000 troops needed to monitor the region, which is roughly the size of Texas.

'The aim is to nearly double the 7,200 African Union peacekeeping force on the ground in Darfur and put the expanded force under U.N. control."

The UN needs to act quicker and provide the manpower to save this region from more violence and conflict. The U.S. contributes $215 million annually to the cause, and President Bush has re-submitted a request to Congress that would send another $225 million in emergency aid. Ramble On encourages you to visit Save Darfur's website to support the 4.5 million who are living in poverty while the UN drags it feet.