Sam Farr: “And that criteria is a narrow call, and it seems to me--I really appreciate the response on the ice storms, but we had…”

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.

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.

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.

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