30 POINTS EASY Zimbabwe's rapidly declining economy and political instability are taking a toll on southern Africa as a region, discouraging foreign investment, creating the potential for a refugee crisis, and reducing trade within the region. A food shortage – created largely due to the government's policies and actions – threatens to develop into a true humanitarian crisis. U. S. efforts working with countries in the region to promote stability and development through regional integration have been seriously undermined by the actions of Zimbabwe's government.

–Walter H. Kansteiner III, assistant secretary

of state for African affairs,

US State Department

Which fact would make the underlined statement stronger?

Land owned by commercial farming companies was seized, reducing agricultural production by more than 50%.

Crops such as corn and wheat are difficult to grow in Zimbabwe.

Refugees from Zimbabwe would need to travel to neighboring African nations.

The US is working with the United Nations to become more involved in the crisis.