Nita Lowey actually said...

I believe you proposed about one-third of the U.S. assistance to Western Hemisphere countries be cut.

I cannot say we were successful, but I don't think we can give up.

These significant cuts... appear to be at odds, quite frankly, with the State Department's own policy to promote economic growth and prosper...

I want to thank you again for your service to our country as well as the men and women of the Department.