02/10/2014
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"This bill offers the first opportunity we have had in a long time to ensure the State Department is well positioned to confront 21st century challenges."
"I am the co-chair of the Congressional Peacekeeping Caucus, which I formed with my Republican colleague Adam Kinzinger of Illinois."
"I am pleased that the bill makes clear that it is the policy of the United States Government to withhold assistance to any security force unit of a foreign country that has committed a gross violation..."
"I also want to applaud the provisions in the bill to increase diversity at the State Department, augment fellowship and training opportunities."