I cannot say we were successful, but I don't think we can give up.

These significant cuts... appear to be at odds, quite frankly, with the State Department's own policy to promote economic growth and prosperity and democratic governance.

I want to thank you again for your service to our country as well as the men and women of the Department.

Frankly, I find it hard to fathom when his first two budgets propose cuts to diplomacy and development by more than 30 percent and the current request proposes a cut of 21 percent.

It is one thing we don't use federal funds for abortion, I may disagree with that but the fact of the matter is your new interpretation of what was called a gag rule now is harming organizations that are doing just general healthcare…

I am also very troubled that President Trump seems to view foreign assistance as a reward to our friends and its withdrawal as punishment to our enemies.

If the President's budget were enacted, it would undermine U.S. leadership and stymie worldwide efforts to counter violent extremism, terrorism, and disinformation.

how does the U.S. expect to maintain its long-standing leadership role in addressing global health challenges with these steep cuts?

This committee consistently provides bipartisan support to maintain United States global leadership.

So this administration has put, of course, additional resources which we are pleased about--into the domestic HIV epidemic, but you are stepping back now from our leadership on the global side.

This budget request will help us achieve our diplomatic goals in several ways.