Leader McCarthy's proposed 22 percent budget cut to reduce State Department and USAID funding... at a time when historically so much is at stake right now in terms of democracy, security here at home as a result and the role of China.
William Keating
The Public Record
If we're not there and we're not competing they've got that arena all to themselves.
A cut of that size would have enormous impact on our ability to even compete with China in that front.
If we're not there and we're not competing they've got that arena all to themselves.
One day this war will be over and I'm convinced Ukraine will be successful. But what happens then and what happens right after that is so important.
If you do not fund the State Department fully then I need to buy more ammunition, ultimately.
These words are more important than ever as the Biden Administration leverages our global alliances and partnerships to counter Chinese malign influence and to support Ukraine in their fight for democracy, freedom, and, ultimately, for their future.
Under the Biden Administration, USAID plans to give $500 million to support the Palestinian people and advance a, quote, "two-State solution."
It is important for us here in a land, in a country that appreciates, cherishes, and defends democracy and freedom that we speak up for Paul Whelan.





