"I think his assessment is absolutely right and that is that there is real doubt whether or not the world's food supply is going to be enough for the world's population."
"I have spent all my adult life in either the executive branch or the legislative branch, and I know the legislative branch is always an irritant to the executive branch."
"For 16 straight years, we have seen the number of people living under democratic rule decline."
"The world is now less free and less peaceful than at any point since the end of the Cold War."
"For example, even with historic levels of hunger and displacement, the President proposes to reduce humanitarian assistance by 34 percent while prioritizing massive increases for vague climate commitm..."
"Reducing it has really impeded our people from getting out more than what, I think, that they should."
"I have been informed that there have been U.S. personnel that had been forced in the fever hospitals."
"I think it would be unfair not to recognize, clearly, the leadership of the chairman of this committee in making this happen."
"I appreciate that. And this is an instance where the SBA that we all love and embrace can actually do some good for a small business, on a specific level."
"I never judge an agency by an individual case, but sometimes looking at an individual case gives you a thumbnail that there may be issues."
"First of all, let me say that this is an oversight hearing and I am glad you are holding the oversight hearing."