The American public is of the view that we spend an awful lot more of our money than 1 percent or 5 percent on foreign assistance.

I would be very proud that people are referring to ObamaCare, the Affordable Care Act as Obama Care.

Something is not fair there. Something is not right there.

Well, I have an article here that appeared in Money from last year. And looking for work, unemployed, need not apply.

the old approach doesn't work, and we need a new strategy that uses all the tools of American power

The motivation of our youth is the most important thing we do for our nation's long-term security and prosperity.

By killing the exploration program in favor of a vaguely defined 'research and development program,' you are guaranteeing that the Chinese, the Russians, and others will be closing the exploration gap.

We believe that this should be extended beyond this to also cover eligibility for children in kinship care and in foster care eligibility in the same way.

We look forward to seeing Congress completing its work in this area by also de-linking kinship and foster care eligibility in the same way.

CWLA appreciates the recent action of a Member of this Subcommittee, Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) for his recent introduction of H.R. 3329.

The three things that I think that only Congress can do, it can set priorities, it can modernize authorities, and it can provide the resources.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.