Nita Lowey

I worry about the schools, I worry about feeding programs, and this is not a healthy response.

How can the president and his OMB director be so confident that those who fill the void will support our values or care about the national security of the United States?

I appreciate that, but I am sure you realize that in February, State released a report on the first 6 months of the expanded policy's implementation.

I want to thank you for having this hearing. Thank you for appearing before us.

We are fulfilling the principles that you have enshrined in the READ Act.

The deployment of the National Guard is yet another misguided and impulsive decision that the Department is being forced to justify.

Despite your testimony last year indicating a commitment to preserving America's public lands for generations to come, your actions have strayed from that promise.

I believe we should stay in the JCPOA to ensure aggressive and vigorous enforcement of the deal.

It is a 25 percent cut. And I know that the chairman and I and this committee, as you can see, there is really bipartisan support for these programs.

We already know from past implementation that the policy increases the rate of abortions and unwanted pregnancies.

The White House is currently conducting two assistance reviews, one on stabilization efforts in Syria, one on assistance to the West Bank and Gaza.

I just wanted to welcome these wonderful young people who are here for their day...

These cuts, in a bipartisan way, were rejected and we turned out a really excellent bipartisan budget in the last cycle.

U.S. interests transcend borders, and the only way to tackle global challenges is through partnerships.

Our national security and development objectives will not be achieved if we de-prioritize women.

The President's obsession with fulfilling his campaign promise for a border wall remains deeply concerning.

I would appreciate it. And, if you could explain, again, how a 50 percent cut to the Global Environment Facility serves U.S. interests?

A diminished U.S. role at these entities would hurt low-income countries in the world and damage U.S. economic and national security.

The president, who seems to view development assistance as ill-advised charity, does not seem to appreciate that global challenges do not have military solutions alone and, 'soft power' is a fundamental tool of our national security.

Sanctions outside of JCPOA dealing with ballistic missiles, et cetera, certainly, in my judgment, should be imposed.

As Secretary of Defense Mattis said, 'America has got two fundamental powers--the power of intimidation and the power of inspiration. Soft power is largely found in the power of inspiration.'

The Administration has said it will not sign a new sanctions waiver for Iran by May 12th unless changes are made to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA.

Soft power is largely found in the power of inspiration.

this request in my judgment sends the wrong signal by cutting an essential program so deeply

I vehemently oppose President Trump's travel ban that arbitrarily bars entry of people seeking refuge from certain countries into this country.