Sam Farr: “I think I am just trying to plead with my committee members and our colleagues that this is really an important…”

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.

My goal for U.S. aid is to achieve a level of effectiveness that every time we provide aid to a region or country it is with the final aim of transitioning them from trade to aid, like we have done in South Korea.

In reclaiming my time, I thank the chairman. I really appreciate those kind remarks.

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