Howard Berman: “I hope nothing you see this morning will cause you to lose faith in democracy.”

But those visas would only allow workers to remain here for a period of 18 months even if they have been here for decades and have spouses and children in the United States.

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.

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

I think this kind of 'gotcha politics,' the American people are really turned off by.