Nita Lowey: “You did not assess the effectiveness of the programs identified, I think that is an important issue here.”

We must address this situation head-on.

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

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

I am delighted to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz), the chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. {time} 1845