Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time now to close. Let me just say, in recent years, it has become very clear the way issues like global poverty fit into our broader national and international concerns. We see the links between poverty, health, stability, and security. So when we work to relieve this burden and lift up communities, we are also advancing a wide range of interests. As I like to say, it is the smart thing to do, and it is also the right thing to do. The administration has already taken steps to incorporate poverty alleviation into our development efforts. This bill will help USAID do even more. So, once again, I want to thank Mr. Castro for his hard work. I am glad to support this bill. I thank Chairman Royce for his help. I urge all of my colleagues to support this bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”