Sam Farr: “I can't believe that they can't take steps to correct that.”

Following the administration's path forward for our international affairs budget is the equivalent of retreat.

If you want stable democracy and you are a highly religious society, it simply won't work without religious freedom.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. This is probably the last time I rise on this floor to speak after 23 years of serving here. It may take me a little more than 5 minutes.

We will take our chances down the road, even if that may mean a much steeper cost in terms of American blood and American treasure.