"In the 21st century, the idea that the United States can or should isolate itself from the international community is both unrealistic and shortsighted."
"So it seems to me that we should be helping countries use their own economic growth to address their problems rather than taxing that growth and then replacing it with a far smaller amount in aid."
"It has often been said that if the United Nations did not already exist, we would have to create it."
"I am very concerned that in the General Assembly, we don't have a veto."
"I have been committed and I think all of us around this table are committed to enforcing tough sanctions, both bilateral and multilateral, to stop Iran in its tracks."
"the GEF takes on environmental challenges that are increasingly caused by activities outside the United States, but which negatively impact our environment and our economy."
"Yet to achieve a more efficient, performance-oriented, and innovative U.N., the U.S. should continue to push for reform from within not by holding the institution hostage by cutting funds."
"I do think it is an improvement, and I am hopeful about the potential for U.N. Women."
"As we know, the Iranian leadership is dominated by hardliners whose pursuit of nuclear weapons, support of terrorism through their Hamas and Hezbollah proxies, and assistance to armed groups in Iraq, ..."
"I want to focus on corruption. Because, during last year's hearing, we had a discussion regarding corruption and how it fundamentally undermines economic growth."
"Over the past 6 years, this committee has made global health a top priority, providing over $38 billion for innovative programs to prevent the spread of disease, treat the sick, and strengthen local h..."