Sam Farr: “We will take our chances down the road, even if that may mean a much steeper cost in terms of American blood and…”

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.

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.