Sam Farr: “So if we are really serious about government being a partner in this, then let's listen to these ideas.”

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.

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.

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.