Sam Farr: “It is a good thing we have the control of your budget in our hands.”

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.

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

I passed legislation called Proud to be an American Day. I was hoping that we could do that on the morning of the Fourth of July, but, because it is a Federal holiday, the Federal immigration people don't work that day. So we have been…

If you don't fund the State Department fully then I need to buy more ammunition ultimately.