Sam Farr: “What I am very shocked about, Mr. Chairman, is sort of this attitude that, if it is new, we are not going to fund it.”

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.

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.

History has shown us what we can get by retreating into a defensive, isolationist crouch.

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