Richard Holbrooke: “The bill you have presented corrects a longstanding imbalance in our economic assistance.”

HIV-AIDS was not just a health issue, but a diplomatic and in particular a security issue.

Our mission was clearly stated by the President in his speech at the end of March. It is to defeat, dismantle, and disable al-Qaeda and the enemies of the United States who directly threaten us.

In a country of 180 million people, the education system must be reformed by the country itself.

I share your astonishment that so little was done on this in the past, and I want to commend you and Senator Webb for continuing to push.