Political Quotes

“I will close now since there are no further speakers on either side. I want to start again by thanking Chairman Ed Royce for all of his work and for all of his collaboration working together with us; as well as Representatives Schakowsky and Noem, who worked very closely together, for their really hard work and really good work. Mr. Speaker, one of the reasons I always support a strong investment in development and diplomacy is that we get such a good bang for our buck. Diplomacy and development efforts help to build stability. They defuse crises, they prevent conflicts, they help lay the groundwork for a more secure and more prosperous world. History and research have shown us that when women are involved in these processes, they work even better. So it is smart policy. It is not a matter of being condescending. It is a matter of smart policy. Think about the alternatives, about when we don't have diplomacy to help spread peace. Conflicts grow into wars--sometimes wars that American men and women will be required to fight. Populations are driven from their homes, triggering humanitarian crises. And the cost of dealing with these problems down the road is far higher than the cost of investing in diplomacy and development right now. So this legislation is a piece of that puzzle. It isn't the whole thing, but it is an important piece.…”