"We want to make sure that there is constant funding for this program, so I am interested in your view as to the resources you will need in Fiscal Year 2023."
"I can't thank you enough for your leadership on the Neotropical Bird Program."
"It seems to me those funds could be diverted, and as I was questioning the other day the nominee to be Ambassador to Ukraine, yes, we have a lot of work to do in Ukraine, but one of the issues we have..."
"I just think the optics of taking money from Russia's account, which is not going to be used, and using it for Ukraine is the right optics these days as well."
"Whether it is conflict in Ethiopia or kleptocracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo or a coup in Sudan, USAID is America's first responder, supporting democracy, good governance, and providing life-..."
"I am eager to hear how this budget specifically will help promote good governance, combat corruption, and empower democratic voices."
"The United States has been very, very generous in its efforts to get let life-saving assistance to the people made vulnerable by Putin's unprovoked, brutal, and murderous war in Ukraine."
"There is a fundamental need to support democratic institutions, and the amount of resources that we allocate for support of democratic institutions is very limited and the needs are very great."
"At the same time, the region is struggling against the resurgence of authoritarianism from Cuba to Venezuela, and now the consolidation of the region's third dictatorship in Nicaragua."
"It is clear--indeed, I believe, more than clear--that carefully planned strategically targeted foreign assistance can advance the national security, the economic, and humanitarian interests of the Uni..."
"I just hope you will keep us engaged at every stage."