Sam Farr: “We could find that there are resources in their own community.”

In reclaiming my time, I thank the chairman. I really appreciate those kind remarks.

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.

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