I think it is appropriate to recognize President George W. Bush for his leadership and vision over 20 years ago.

I view [the situation for women and girls in Afghanistan] as dire.

If I could just respond to the Ranking Member; I agree with you that we need to get ahead of this problem.

Health is good politics.

Supporting that innovation will do two things--one, lead to greater success, and two, provide that ground up pressure for change that will not only be related to health, but democratization and many other things.

I just had a chance to be with David Beasley, along with the Vice Chair, the group of us who spent last week looking at food security--this is a daunting prospect this year, humanitarian relief, sustaining it is going to be challenging…

I think the single best thing President Bush did, I think something that has been sustained over presidencies and majorities of both parties.

I think we can all agree that PEPFAR shows the extraordinary power of American determination, compassion, and ingenuity marshaled for the purpose of making the world a better place.

We do have real challenges. I look forward to working with you on them.

I think it is appropriate to recognize President George W. Bush for his leadership and vision over 20 years ago.

I view [the situation for women and girls in Afghanistan] as dire.

With this relatively modest funding, Administrator Power, you are being asked to confront an historic confluence of complex global challenges.