It vastly increases our civilian assistance to Pakistan and sets us on a course toward redefining our relationship with the people of Pakistan.
Eradicating hunger must be embraced as both a humanitarian and national security imperative.
Without action, we may experience frequent food riots and perhaps warfare over food resources.
I appreciate Senator Lugar's commitment to working with us on energy security.
We would be foolish to minimize the magnitude of the task ahead.
This comprehensive approach to solving global problems and seizing opportunities is at the heart of smart power.
We know it represents a major investment. And we pledge to uphold principles of good stewardship and accountability.
The President's fiscal year 2010 request of $53.8 billion for international affairs recognizes these realities and begin...
It puts the United States on the path to double foreign assistance by 2015.
I appreciate the leadership that Chairman Kerry and Senator Lugar are providing on that front.
We face instability in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, and the Middle East; transnational threats like terrorism, nuclear p...