Sam Farr: “The fear also was unintended consequences. This rule would prohibit the research that could be done on building organs…”

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.

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