Sam Farr: “I have to say that walking in this building, this whole process of sequestration just infuriates me.”

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.

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

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.