If you are worried about illegal immigration, I think this subcommittee hearing is very important because we are going to try to address the root cause of why a lot of people leave these countries, try to come to America for a better life.

Do you think we are on the right track with the U.S. Strategy for Engagement in Central America?

I think the political convergence at the moment is quite good in terms of the governments of those countries wanting to work with us, which has not always been the case.

The MCC is kind of a novel approach of where you basically do a contract with a country.

Do you think that the political leaders of these countries, particularly on the rule of law front, are beginning to get it?

If we are serious about Central America taking the lead in its own development and solving its own problems, we have to allow them to do that.

We better talk to Mexico. That is a good idea.

Obviously, there are elected officials in each of these countries that are great partners for us.

We have got a more reliable partner in the United States, but they are asking us to change things.

Just to clarify, the President is not talking about cutting benefits. He's talking about cutting administrative costs.

Thank you for your efforts.

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