In my judgment, this determination was arbitrarily reached without a single visit to a UNFPA program.

I look forward to continuing this discussion and the ways that you can really evaluate, honestly and fairly, the impact of this policy.

The past implementation of the global gag rule has proven that it does not decrease this rate of abortions or unwanted pregnancies.

Foreign aid is not a Democratic or Republican cause; it is an American cause and the right thing to do.

Reducing our commitment to improving the lives of women and girls abroad is not American values as I know them.

Unfortunately, the administration has taken every opportunity to contradict your statements.

When you speak, the world listens.

I am concerned that the President's budget would make America less safe by diminishing our position at the U.N.

If our goal is to promote peace, combat poverty, and provide humanitarian assistance where needed, we have to encourage U.N. reform.

At this time of unprecedented human suffering, we are looking to you to ensure these fears do not become realities.

I do not believe that the deep cuts to foreign assistance proposed by the administration are sustainable or advisable for a nation that expects to protect its own national security and the freedom of people everywhere.