the GEF takes on environmental challenges that are increasingly caused by activities outside the United States, but which negatively impact our environment and our economy.

I have been a strong advocate for a community of learning.

Our view is let's get in there, let's get the good things out of it that we can.

But to presume in places like Pakistan or Afghanistan that we are going to penetrate those cultures at a level to dramatically change their education system could very well be a dream world or a kid's game.

We have urged the Government of Bahrain to respect those rights.

We share your commitment to freedom and democracy for the Cuban people. That is an absolute ironclad commitment.

Maybe we should just make it clear, 'You are out of the program.' I think 'business as usual' is a bad lesson to send.

If we are not strong at home, we are not going to be strong abroad.

I think knowing who does what and how we can coordinate better in this time of shrinking resources is absolutely essential.

I think Dr. Shah has brought such strong leadership and demanded more accountability to USAID.

The MCC model holds great potential to bring transformative change, reduce poverty, and support sustainable economic development.

I believe that people who disagree on this issue can and should do more to prevent unintended pregnancies.

For many years, I have championed family planning, which saves the lives of mothers and children by educating women on healthy pregnancies.

I question the size and scope of MCC compacts.

I look forward to hearing your report on accomplishments, shortfalls, and lessons learned for future compacts.

Rising debt levels pose a national security threat in two ways. It undermines our capacity to act in our own interest, and it does constrain us where constraint may be undesirable. And it also sends a message of weakness internationally.

the CR passed by the House caps family planning and reproductive health funding at $440 million, which is a cut $185.5 million from the 2012 request.

I find it unconscionable that the House voted such dramatic reductions to these life saving efforts earlier this year.