Howard Berman: “I am pleased to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlelady from Texas, Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee.”

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.

I must admit, however, that I hope this hearing will help convince the Chairman and other Members on his side of the aisle to accept and support the agreement that has been reached between the diverse coalition of grower interests and the…

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

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