The chairman and I respect each other. We have different points of view, and I consider us friends also. I know, and I think the chairman knows, that many of our Republican colleagues do support robust investments in the SFOPS bill because…

The Peace Corps is one of the best investments in public diplomacy that we make. There is no way that Democrats have prioritized Peace Corps over veterans. We support our veterans. We support the Peace Corps. What better ambassadors do we…

This amendment would not allow only renegotiation. That is why I oppose it. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

Finally, let me just say our young people are watching. Our young people are relying on us to address this emergency in a way that is going to make sure that they have a planet to live on when they grow up. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues…

Finally, I will just say what this does: It is another attempt to chip away at our diplomacy. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time.

Ambassador Nuland has proudly represented the United States for 33 years and has been confirmed by the Senate several times. Mr. Chair, if I were about to make a decision about my career, what I am hearing today would be really upsetting…

The subject of this amendment, again, has served in the government for 15 years, including time in two inspectors general offices. Once again, the other side continues to try to really destroy our dedicated public servants. I don't quite…

These are not rogue bureaucrats. These are public servants who are implementing the foreign policies of the United States of America. If, in fact, one does not agree with our foreign policies, then it is up to Members of Congress to change…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair understands that amendment Nos. 25…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 68 Offered by Ms. Tenney The Acting CHAIR. It is…

While this amendment does not have a budgetary effect, I thank my colleague for raising such an important issue for millions of women around the world. For more than 200 women, female genital mutilation can mean health problems that haunt…

Boy, is this the level we have gotten to, to tell the State Department what meetings they cannot attend? Will we start saying what meetings they have to attend? The Clinton Global Initiative is a platform for government philanthropy…