Nita Lowey actually said...

"It makes no sense for us to put ourselves in that position."

"It is very important across these institutions, again, that we meet the commitments we make because if we don't, we will lose influence."

"It is critical to leverage every cent of taxpayer dollars and demonstrate it is spent effectively and efficiently."

"Thirty years ago, President Reagan affirmed that international financial institutions, and I quote, 'have contributed enormously to the spread of hope of a better life throughout the world community.'"