Sam Farr: “America has the capital, the drive, and the creativity at a level that far surpasses any other nation in the world.”

If you don't fund the State Department fully then I need to buy more ammunition ultimately.

At a time when American leadership is needed more than ever, we must continue to invest in the international affairs budget.

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

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.