For as long as I have been a part of this Subcommittee, we have had bipartisan agreement that foreign assistance is critical to our national security and to maintaining America's leadership role in the world.

The draconian cuts this administration continues to advocate are irresponsible--particularly at a time of unprecedented human suffering--and wholesale haphazard cuts are not an option.

Let me very clear: Our nation's security cannot afford a budget that does not adequately fund our diplomatic and development programs, or life-saving humanitarian assistance.

If I did, I would take two things, one that we in the ONE Campaign will join our colleagues in advocating for a robust 150 account.

The newly created DFC will be an important tool against an ever-aggressive China.

I respectfully ask the committee to maintain or increase funding for Colombia.

This model of development, of bringing in private capital, is becoming more prominent as the needs just can't be met with government-alone resources.

This BUILD Act is something that is sorely needed as a diplomatic tool around the world through our embassies and the State Department.

Thank you for your commitment to humanitarian development assistance and for the good politics you bring to U.S. humanitarian and development leadership.

Chairwoman Lowey, your legislation, the Global HER Act, would end this deadly policy.

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