Sam Farr: “We believe so strongly in the quality of life and talk about it in this committee.”

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…

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.

History has shown us what we can get by retreating into a defensive, isolationist crouch.