Mar 11, 2014
I want to thank you, Mr. Ambassador and Assistant Secretary Brownfield, for your testimony.
Nita Lowey
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Nita M. Lowey was a prominent Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Representative for New York's 17th congressional district from 1999 until 2021. She was the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee, a position she held from 2019 to 2021, where she played a crucial role in shaping federal budgetary decisions and funding allocations. Throughout her tenure, Lowey was known for her advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and women's rights, and she worked to secure funding for various programs benefiting her constituents and communities across the nation.
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Mar 11, 2014
As you know, and Madam Chair and I have talked about this, in Nigeria the government has not responded.
Mar 11, 2014
I hope you will begin your testimonies by updating the subcommittee on what we are doing to assist the Nigerian government to find and free these girls.
Mar 11, 2014
You are cutting education, so that is not a priority, but it is my priority.
Mar 11, 2014
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.
Mar 11, 2014
I have made it a huge priority up in New York to try to ensure that others are paying their fair share.
Mar 11, 2014
It is counterproductive, and doesn't move them closer to any final resolution. I think it was wrongheaded and very, very disappointing.
Mar 11, 2014
I am going to move to another issue, but I just want to associate myself with the comments of the chair.
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