Nita Lowey: “It is really disappointing that Secretary Ross is not here; he should be here, and his absence disrespects this…”

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

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 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.