Howard Berman: “I am very pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlelady from Maryland (Ms. Edwards).”

We must do our best to minimize the risks faced by these brave public servants and provide adequate funding to do so, but we must also recognize that such risks can never be completely eliminated.

The amount shows in each of the last 3 fiscal years cuts by the Congress from the requested amount, particularly in construction, maintenance, and Embassy security.

We were outraged by Gurry's disgusting intimidation and retaliation against whistleblowers.

If we are going to want to make sure that our diplomats are secure, then we have to pony up the money.