Nita Lowey

I have heard from emergency responders across my district about the importance of this program in keeping our communities safe.

your budget request would eliminate the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium, which has trained approximately 2 million first responders

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?

Simply put, our communities cannot strengthen their preparedness programs when support from their Federal partner is inconsistent or so inadequate.

These funds may be used for important capital improvements to upgrade much needed security measures.

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.

It is so nice that you are blessed.

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

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

I continue to urge this committee to work with them and other agencies involved in refugees screening processes to identify whether there are ways to improve and ensure the timely processing of refugee and asylum applications.

We will not support President Trump's budget cuts and the way in which the EPA has faced draconian cuts by this administration.

It is really astonishing that you would propose these drastic cuts on important investments for the public health and the environment.

I am very pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur), the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water.

the Trump administration is proposing to eliminate the National Sea Grant Program.

I personally feel offended that part of that citizenship question asks the following: were you born in the United States?

Could you tell me why you propose to eliminate this program? It does so much good for our communities.

I do hope if I can encourage you to come visit the program, that you may understand how important it is.

it seems to me the Census Bureau must treat this matter very carefully and should only proceed if there are credible assurances that it will do no harm.