This bill provides critical support for U.S. diplomatic efforts around the world and critical programs that ensure our Nation remains strong internationally.

There is no doubt that there are nefarious elements in the region that need to be countered.

We know all too well these days that our Nation's diplomats are as much in harm's way as many of our military personnel.

Just about anywhere globally that people aspire to democratic governance, NED is there to provide technical assistance and support.

This bill authorizes educational and cultural exchange programs, which do an excellent job of promoting U.S. interests abroad.

I want to voice my support for H.R. 2848, Department of State and Embassy Security Authorization Act.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to remove my name as a cosponsor of H.R. 580. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Webster of Florida). Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from New York? There was no objection…

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I want to thank the gentlelady from California for all of her hard work. I rise to support H.R. 1564, which I cointroduced with my colleague, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Hurt). This bill will ensure we maintain strict auditing…

I want to thank the gentleman for organizing the opportunity to say thank you. First, thank you to God for sending us Bill Gray. Thank you to God for having an individual who understands who he was, where he came from, and how he got here…