Eliot Engel actually said...

"The goal here is to support economic development for the residents of the region, while preserving unique ecosystems and protecting wildlife."

"This is a job for our diplomats. In recent years, we have seen more and more of the State Department's responsibilities trickle to other agencies. And this is a trend we need to stop."

"Promoting global prosperity is a major goal for our foreign policy, and economic assistance and development credit is an essential tool for achieving that."

"The Honorable Eliot L. Engel"