What Senator Menendez said on diversity, there are a lot of us who are very concerned.
I strongly support that. Two tranches have been included in your budget. The third has not.
I hope we can work together to get that authorized. I think it is an important point.
I believe the Department of State has been hamstrung for too long by the lack of authorizing legislation.
American diplomats and development professionals are the best examples of talented people that are on the frontline for America.
When we do not pass an authorization bill, we are not carrying that out the way we should.
One of the most fundamental responsibilities of this committee is to give guidance on our foreign policy to our diplomats and to our develop...
These types of concerns are obviously counter to the mission of the United Nations.
And ultimately trade sanctions?
If we could work on some language between now and mark-up, we would certainly hope we could work together in regards to that issue.
But I must tell you I am in full agreement with Senator Menendez and Senator Schumer on the process.