HIGHLIGHTING AMBASSADOR CINDY McCAIN AND THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME

On 2026-07-09, Representative Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15) delivered a floor speech titled "HIGHLIGHTING AMBASSADOR CINDY McCAIN AND THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME" in the House.

HIGHLIGHTING AMBASSADOR CINDY McCAIN AND THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 112 (Thursday, July 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E656] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HIGHLIGHTING AMBASSADOR CINDY McCAIN AND THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME ______ HON. GLENN THOMPSON of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Thursday, July 9, 2026 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. Since 2023, Ambassador McCain has guided 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. Ambassador McCain reinforced the program's role as one of the front- runners in humanitarian food assistance. As we recognize the extraordinary contributions of the World Food Programme, it is important to underscore that its work is not only vital to global food security but has helped support American agriculture. The World Food Programme's mission and American agriculture have had 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. Through programs like Food for Peace, American-grown commodities such as wheat, rice, beans, and vegetable oil are purchased from U.S. producers and delivered to those in need. This partnership not only sustains lives abroad but also supports 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. Beyond food assistance relief, these efforts build global 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. In partnership with the World Food Programme, American farmers work 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. ____________________