Barbara Lee

I will conclude by asking the question again with regard to who is willing to go into public service if their names can be dragged through the political mud, like the other side, the majority, is doing today. Mr. Chair, I yield back the…

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.

Bad behavior is not being rewarded. Public servants are doing their jobs, and they are carrying out the policies of the United States of America. This is a personnel decision. All of these would be personnel decisions. Unfortunately, they…

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…

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. 64 Offered by Mr. Burchett The Acting CHAIR. It…

Once again, the subject of this amendment has been a public servant. This public servant has worked at USAGM for nearly 25 years speaking truth to Iranians and promoting democratic values of American society. Once again, if we have policy…

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

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.

I understand what this amendment does, and I don't accept the fact that it is a corrupt organization. I do know the importance of these meetings and conferences in terms of us coming together for solutions to lead us to global peace and…

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…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wyoming will be postponed. Amendment No. 59 Offered by Ms. Hageman The Acting CHAIR. It is…

The gentlewoman says that this office is going to destroy the prosperity of America, but I would suggest that this amendment will continue to destroy our planet. Our young people deserve better. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Indiana will be postponed. Amendment No. 58 Offered by Ms. Hageman The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I guess I am totally confused, then, because I don't know why we would want to cut off the funds for children through UNICEF, UNDP, and other agencies when, in fact, the gentlewoman should take this to the Foreign Affairs Committee. That…

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 Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 55 Offered by Mrs. Boebert The Acting CHAIR. It is…

Once again, I guess I need to either clarify or tell the truth about the loan repayment percentage. My colleague indicated that less than 1 percent of these loans are paid back, but I have to tell you, approximately 81 percent of all IOM…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado will be postponed. Amendment No. 51 Offered by Mr. Ogles The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. Boebert). The question was taken; and the Acting…

Once again, the target of this amendment has been a career member of the Foreign Service for 26 years and served all around the world. Now, the majority already passed an amendment to defund the Palestinian Affairs Unit at the United…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado will be postponed. Amendment No. 50 Offered by Mrs. Boebert The Acting CHAIR. It…

May I inquire as to the time remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California has 1 minute remaining.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado will be postponed. Amendment No. 49 Offered by Mrs. Boebert The Acting CHAIR. It…

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…

Let me just say, these amendments really are disgusting. They are a mockery of our serious foreign policy debates. They are harassing in many ways our public servants, and they become about vengeance. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado will be postponed. Amendment No. 48 Offered by Mrs. Boebert The Acting CHAIR. It…