Nita Lowey actually said...

"If enacted, it would not only hamstring our diplomacy, it would: substantially harm the development capabilities of USAID; recklessly undermine U.S. leadership; put our embassies and staff at risk; st..."

"By inserting the policy into every area of global health, we undermine, in my judgment, our effectiveness and make it harder to reach the most vulnerable."

"I want to thank you for having this hearing. Thank you for appearing before us."

"We already know from past implementation that the policy increases the rate of abortions and unwanted pregnancies."