Sam Farr: “But not our staffs. Haven't had a COLA increase in 5 years.”

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

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.