On the recordJanuary 17, 2018
They rely on humanitarian assistance for food, water, and basic medical care and could face death without this assistance. Many of the provisions in this bill, as written, would place conditions on U.S. contributions to IDA that, in the hands of the Trump administration, would not be an effective approach to reform and could very well undermine efforts to reduce poverty and promote growth. This would damage our country's historic and noble mission to lead the world in assisting the poorest countries with food, clean water, and medical help. So, with reluctance, I have to encourage my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this bill and hope that it comes back to the floor with the bipartisan input that we were promised. The Acting CHAIR. Members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President. {time} 1530
