Nita Lowey: “This is not the United States' responsibility alone. I want to repeat that.”

I am delighted to yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Waters), the chair of the Committee on Financial Services.

We must address this situation head-on.

Congress has the unique opportunity to support the Administration in creating a new strategy that takes a long-term approach.

I am very pleased to yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone), the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, a member of my class in the Congress.