Nita Lowey actually said...

"As we are wrapping up this hearing, given the turmoil in the world, given the public's questions about what is happening in Syria, what good is the U.N."

"So make your case for why we should continue to support the United Nations."

"I hope you will provide greater insight into the administration's strategy for enhanced security cooperation with African countries, European Union, and the U.N."

"I hope to learn more about how the U.S. Government is diplomatically engaging African leadership to invest resources in their own people."