The reason that we have sought this waiver, and it is so critically important, is that in the event that the Palestinians seek and obtain membership in a U.N. agency, the last thing we want to do is to give them a double win.
Lowey explains the importance of a U.N. waiver to prevent Palestinian gains.
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I would encourage--I know that this is the next year's fiscal budget, but I am hoping that the Defense Approps can look at the opportunities for partnering with the civilian government and making a difference in the lives of civilians.
I want to quickly echo Chairman Lowey's concerns about the capital investment grants, and note that I am also glad to see the funding for the program in your request.
The administration cannot be successful in these initiatives if we under or defund the basics, which is exactly what the proposed 20 percent cut to our foreign assistance programs would do.
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