Nita Lowey: “I think it is absolutely essential that we raise that number and continue to invest in basic education.”

I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), the Speaker of the House.

MEPPA offers the one thing that has always stood between proven civil society initiatives and widespread change: the promise of sufficient peacebuilding resources.

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 minute to the gentlemen from Illinois (Mr. Garcia).