"Our current system relies on a decentralized, multistakeholder approach that has allowed innovation and expansion on a global scale."
"I do support a pathway to citizenship. I don't want to be shy about that."
"Proposed changes to the system could very well jeopardize this progress and hinder what has been a truly remarkable collaboration of diverse sectors."
"Thank you, Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Engel, for convening this hearing."
"For the past 4 years and well before, you have put country first, and for that, our Nation is indebted to you."
"You have strengthened our State Department, made it better today than when you arrived."
"You have shown extraordinary leadership on countless issues, ensuring that diplomacy is an essential part of our country's foreign policy."
"I want to offer my sincere and deep gratitude for your remarkable service to our Nation."
"I wanted to thank the leadership for convening this meeting and I want to thank the witnesses for taking their time to come out and be here with us here today."
"It is my hope that today's hearing will not merely bring to the surface how we further strengthen these peacekeeping commitments and coordination but that we can acknowledge the tremendous benefit tha..."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and once again of course, thank you for holding this hearing and for your leadership on this issue."