I think we're creating a system that violates the separation of powers and the checks and balances that are intended in the Constitution.

If they refuse to enforce a court order by the Supreme Court... then we will have a constitutional crisis.

He cannot rescind federal law by executive order. And A.I.D. is a statutory agency.

It's utter nonsense. The most accountable aid agency in the world is USAID.

The notion that they found a lot of fraud and abuse is garbage. It's a bold faced lie, and I can tell you that from personal experience.

If there is no tolerance for risk, we should not have embassies. We should not have missions around the world.

But if I had my way, the only four committees that would be allowed to deal with the State Department and USAID would be the four appropriators and the authorizers in the House and the Senate.

I think eliminating the programs helps Hamas. That is not what the intention was by the administration, but that is what the effect is.

I think it is unwise to shut these programs down. That is my experience.

You cannot delegate American foreign policy, and you cannot privatize it. Cutting $9 billion out of the 150 account is a terrible idea.

I completely agree with Jim Kolbe's comments on the importance of separating the MCC from the strategic short-term interests of the United States.

I watched people die waiting for food aid to arrive.

The regime will now avoid any compromise or anything that would weaken their already weakened position.

There is far more accountability in our aid program than any place in the United Nations or any other developed country that has an aid program.

The international business and capital markets do not invest money in failed states. And without such investment, job creation on the scale necessary to change the dynamics of Haitian society is impossible.

It demonstrates that the United States is committed to supporting and partnering with the people and Government of Haiti.

Today we remain committed to supporting the Government and people of Haiti as they set out to build back better.

On behalf of the United States, Secretary Clinton pledged $1.15 billion over 2 years to help Haiti lay the foundation for long-term sustainable development.