Sam Farr: “So there is no other amendment? This hasn't to do with an earmark to try to stop closure of--”

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

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

We will take our chances down the road, even if that may mean a much steeper cost in terms of American blood and American treasure.

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