We have to increasingly be able to justify to the American people why, at a time when we have such extraordinary challenges domestically, we are still engaged globally.

I introduced a bill along with Senator Cardin and Representatives Poe and Connelly in the House.

We live in a time where everybody wants to balance the budget. But the only thing they are in favor of doing is cutting foreign aid.

the reason the compliance issue is so important, in particular to me, is because I think the American public, besides a Member of Congress, have a right to know.

I do not support unilateral reductions by the United States as an effort of good will to the world.

While it is not being considered today, it is something that could potentially be considered in the future.

I just wanted to ask, is the United States fully clear with the Philippines on what the mutual defense treaty does or does not cover in the scenario of an armed conflict in the South China Sea?

It is tough to enter into future treaties with people that are not complying with existing ones.

Are they in compliance?

I just would ask you to consider, since you said it is an issue you need to think about some more, why the United States should even be funding agencies or organizations that recognize entities that espouse anti-Semitism.

Our relationships in East Asia are of central importance to America's interests overseas.