At, apparently, another time, I look forward to having the opportunity to hearing some substantiation of the wild charges just made by my colleague from Ohio. I did as much research as I could before appearing in what I had understood…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate at this time, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:34 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 10 a.m.

I think the single best thing President Bush did, I think something that has been sustained over presidencies and majorities of both parties.

Your task is daunting, and this subcommittee must both rigorously oversee your work, and ensure you have the support and resources you need to protect and advance our national security and our national values.

The President has said no one making under $400,000 a year is going to see their taxes raised.

The President has said no one making under $400,000 a year is going to see their taxes raised.

I just had a chance to be with David Beasley, along with the Vice Chair, the group of us who spent last week looking at food security--this is a daunting prospect this year, humanitarian relief, sustaining it is going to be challenging…

I call this hearing to order.

I think we can all agree that PEPFAR shows the extraordinary power of American determination, compassion, and ingenuity marshaled for the purpose of making the world a better place.

There is a path that does not rely on Biden suddenly convincing Americans that he is a sprite 50-year-old.

It is unfortunate that we have two, at least two, other compelling hearings on similar or related topics.

I am grateful, the Vice Chair of the Full Committee, my friend and colleague from Maine, Susan Collins, is serving as the Ranking for this hearing.

I have nine requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

happy Earth Week. I rise today, along with a couple of my colleagues--one from West Virginia and another from Arkansas--to speak on the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023 and on the Recycling and Composting…

The fiscal year 2024 request for this subcommittee's budget including staff and programs of, State, USAID, MCC, DFC, and other agencies, is in total $68.6 billion, 6.8 billion, or 11 percent above the fiscal year 2023 enacted level.

To leverage resources and spark innovation.

If I could just respond to the Ranking Member; I agree with you that we need to get ahead of this problem.

I think the single best thing President Bush did, I think something that has been sustained over presidencies and majorities of both parties.