I worry that that greatly misunderstands the risk tolerance of our Arab friends.

We cannot spend money effectively in Gaza if we do not have a governance structure that keeps Israel safe and understands political realities on the ground in Gaza.

The Gaza ceasefire will be the break point where we can do something really important in both directions.

My impression is that since the chairman's hold has been in place the Egyptian government has really failed to engage in any meaningful cooperation with the United States.

We are going to convene the subcommittee today to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Middle East and North Africa.

We cannot spend money effectively in Gaza if we do not have a governance structure that keeps Israel safe and understands political realities on the ground in Gaza.

My impression is that since the chairman's hold has been in place the Egyptian government has really failed to engage in any meaningful cooperation with the United States.

But you cannot fill in. USAID cannot fill in for the gap that has been created.

The Gaza ceasefire will be the break point where we can do something really important in both directions.

We are going to convene the subcommittee today to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Middle East and North Africa.

We will not only further empower the people of the Middle East and North Africa to forge a more promising and prosperous future, but also ensure security for America and its allies.