Sam Farr: “I can't emphasize strongly enough the importance of achieving interoperability with DOD's electronic health-record…”

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.

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.

Sanctions are an important part of the toolkit, but they can't be the only one.