Nita Lowey: “Do you think it would be inappropriate to send a very strong message that this kind of behavior is absolutely…”

We must address this situation head-on.

I urge this Subcommittee to continue its longstanding support for critical people-to-people and peacebuilding programming.

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Schrier).

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.