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.

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

If enacted, this budget would substantially harm critical U.S. interests, put our embassies and diplomats at risk, and stymie our efforts to counter violent extremism and fight terrorism.

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

And that is why I was so pleased to hear Secretary Nielsen state her intention to focus DHS' efforts on hate groups widely, including white supremacy groups.

Your budget proposal prioritizes industry over the health of the American people, in my judgment.

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

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

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.

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.

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