Defense, diplomacy, and development are equal legs on the stool of American foreign policy.

Dramatic reductions in the President's proposed budget for the function 150 account would undermine that delicate balance.

The U.S. has the most rigorous refugee screening process, including biometric tracks, medical screening, DNA testing.

Sam Farr used to tap me on the shoulder probably 10 times a day: Peace Corps, Peace Corps, Peace Corps.

At this time of unprecedented human suffering, we are looking to you to ensure these fears do not become realities.

I remain very proud of what we accomplished together in the fiscal year 2017 omnibus.

I am concerned that the President's budget would make America less safe by diminishing our position at the U.N.

Simply put, the President's America First budget would put Americans at risk.

Would you share with us the administration's position on imposing new sanctions, and does the administration have a coordinated international strategy on imposing sanctions against Russia?

I find it interesting that none of you mentioned voc ed programs in high school.

Sadly, the administration's budget makes clear the President thinks putting America first means taking a major step back from the international stage.

I do not believe that the deep cuts to foreign assistance proposed by the administration are sustainable or advisable for a nation that expects to protect its own national security and the freedom of people everywhere.