Jerry Moran: “The fact is that most Americans think we should be spending five times what we are spending for foreign aid. The fact is…”

“The fact is that most Americans think we should be spending five times what we are spending for foreign aid. The fact is that AID is a principal funnel for that foreign aid. I do think that their mission would be compromised if in fact they are consolidated within the State Department. We ought not wait for a disaster to act, because then the costs are going to be much higher. We ought not revert to the isolationist attitude of the 1930's. What happens in one part of the world can happen in our part of the world. We should not forsake our leadership role in this world. We should be eager to lead this world to promote our interests. The United States is the world's leader. We have earned that position, not just because we have the strongest military, but because our diplomacy is so effective. Our political and cultural values are widely shared, and our economic system is emulated around the world. The reason is because in the past we have had bipartisan support in Congress and in the administration for a sound appropriation for the managing of our foreign affairs. But with leadership comes responsibilities. I do not think this bill meets them.”